Albany, GA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Albany, Georgia?
$1,920 / month
for a family, 64.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $23,040 for the year for a family.
$2,667 / month
for a single person, 44.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,000 for the year for a single person.

Albany cost of living score
72.7
Less expensive
27.3% lower
than the US average
23.1% lower
than the Georgia average
Albany, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.3% lower than the U.S. average and 23.1% higher than the average for Georgia.

Albany, GA

Housing costs in Albany?
A typical home costs $120,500, which is 64.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 60.9% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Albany costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 37.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Albany?
To live comfortably in Albany, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $23,040 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Albany?
Albany, Georgia has a cost of living index rating slightly lower than that if the nation at 93 due mostly to relatively low housing costs making up 28%, transportation at 13%, groceries (12%), utilities (6%) and healthcare making up 10%. Although utility costs remain relatively high due largely to expensive power sources such as coal or nuclear energy most other categories are either on par or even below average providing citizens with an overall moderate cost of living compared with almost anywhere else in America while still affording them access to city amenities like cultural centers, recreational facilities and educational institutes.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesAlbanyGeorgiaUnited States
    Unlock94.5100.0
  92.9  Unlock100.0
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  33.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$308,200$338,100
  102.0  Unlock100.0
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  83.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised here Have moved out of Albany ,but Albany is a portal to HELL. I do not recommend anyone living here nothing good about this town at all Most  More

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Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised here Have moved out of Albany ,but Albany is a portal to HELL. I do not recommend anyone living here nothing good about this town at all Most  More

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Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised here Have moved out of Albany ,but Albany is a portal to HELL. I do not recommend anyone living here nothing good about this town at all Most  More

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