Fayetteville, GA Cost of Living


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Fayetteville cost of living score
112.7
More expensive
12.7% higher
than the US average
19.3% higher
than the Georgia average
Fayetteville, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 112.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.7% higher than the U.S. average and 19.3% higher than the average for Georgia.

Fayetteville, GA

Housing costs in Fayetteville?
A typical home costs $387,000, which is 14.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.6% more expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fayetteville costs $1,680 per month, which is 17.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.8% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Fayetteville?
To live comfortably in Fayetteville, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $74,160 for a family, and $59,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, GA is an affordable place to live. The cost of living in Fayetteville is 8% lower than the national average. The median home cost is $172,500, which is significantly cheaper than the surrounding metropolitan area. In addition, the average rent for a one bedroom apartment is $881, making it one of the most budget-friendly places to live in Georgia. With its reasonable prices and close proximity to Atlanta, Fayetteville makes a great option for those looking to move to the state on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFayettevilleGeorgiaUnited States
  112.794.5100.0
  98.695.5100
  99.099.8100.0
  109.482.4100.0
  $387,000$308,200$338,100
  100.5%103.2%100.0%
  129.2105.1100.0
  103.783.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in this city for 9 years with my children and experienced the worst in my lifetime. Police are not supportive. Pedestrians get hit or run over. Gardens get  More

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Over 13 years ago

Moved here with my 3 sons and husband in spring of 2009 and am really impressed with the elementary and middle school here. (Spring Hill Elem. and Bennetts Mill Middle)  More

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Over 13 years ago

Wanting to know what is the average rental rates in Fayette County.  More

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