Douglas, GA Cost of Living


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Douglas cost of living score
73.5
Less expensive
26.5% lower
than the US average
22.2% lower
than the Georgia average
Douglas, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.5% lower than the U.S. average and 22.2% higher than the average for Georgia.

Douglas, GA

Housing costs in Douglas?
A typical home costs $133,300, which is 60.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.7% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Douglas costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 62.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Douglas?
To live comfortably in Douglas, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Douglas?
The cost of living in Douglas, GA is relatively low and is well below the national average. Housing prices are particularly affordable with a median home value of $77,400, which is less than half the typical home value for the United States. Groceries and other everyday expenses are also inexpensive due to the abundance of local businesses offering competitive prices. The overall cost of living in Douglas, GA is great for those looking to stretch their budget or start anew in a smaller town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDouglasGeorgiaUnited States
  73.594.5100.0
  92.695.5100
  100.399.8100.0
  38.482.4100.0
  $133,300$308,200$338,100
  100.7%103.2%100.0%
  70.5105.1100.0
  76.283.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 years ago

I have lived all over the country and this area is by far the best. We purchased a 4 bedroom 2 bath home on 2 acres for $44,000 in 2005. Our property taxes are $365 per  More

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Over 5 years ago

Douglas is a small town that has nothing and does not want to grow. If you want to live a small town life where you have to drive 45 minutes to go shopping any where  More

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Compared to other towns in Georgia, Douglas seems to be inexpensive.   More

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