Ellijay, GA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Ellijay, Georgia?
$5,760 / month
for a family, 6.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $69,120 for the year for a family.
$2,133 / month
for a single person, 55.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,600 for the year for a single person.

Ellijay cost of living score
95.1
Less expensive
4.9% lower
than the US average
0.6% higher
than the Georgia average
Ellijay, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.9% lower than the U.S. average and 0.6% lower than the average for Georgia.

Ellijay, GA

Housing costs in Ellijay?
A typical home costs $361,200, which is 6.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.2% more expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ellijay costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 52.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Ellijay?
To live comfortably in Ellijay, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $69,120 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ellijay?
Ellijay, GA is considered to be one of the more affordable places to live in the state with an average cost of living that is 8.2% lower than the national average. It has a median household income that is slightly higher than the national average and a median home value that is 6.9% lower than the national average. This allows for people to live comfortably on their salary while also not having to worry about high housing costs. The cost of groceries, transportation, and healthcare are also all below the national averages, which makes it even easier for people who want to live in Ellijay to make ends meet.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesEllijayGeorgiaUnited States
    Unlock94.5100.0
  95.9  Unlock100.0
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  95.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$308,200$338,100
  98.7  Unlock100.0
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  79.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I retired after 35 years offshore from Commercial Fishing the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and Atlantic in 2009. Moved to Woodstock GA to assist my father in his latter  More

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I have lived here for over 22 years. Moved up from West Palm Beach, lived in Detroit and Chicago. The people here are peaceful and would do anything for you if you  More

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Over 7 years ago

I went to look at land in Ellijay today and notice i did not see not one person that look like me I must admit this my be stupid of me to say but my family and I was  More

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