Folkston, GA Cost of Living


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United States / Georgia / No Metro Area / Charlton County / Folkston / Zip Codes

Folkston cost of living score
78.5
Less expensive
21.5% lower
than the US average
16.9% lower
than the Georgia average
Folkston, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.5% lower than the U.S. average and 16.9% higher than the average for Georgia.

Folkston, GA

Housing costs in Folkston?
A typical home costs $153,800, which is 54.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.1% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Folkston costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 64.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Folkston?
To live comfortably in Folkston, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $29,520 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Folkston?
The cost of living in Folkston, GA is quite affordable. According to Best Places, the average cost of living index for Folkston is 81, which is lower than the national average of 100. Housing costs in Folkston are also low; the median price for a home in the city is $98,900, which is much lower than the national median of $231,200. Additionally, groceries and utilities are both around 10% cheaper than the national average in Folkston. Other expenses such as healthcare and transportation are also below average in this area. All these factors make Folkston an attractive place for those who want to save money while still enjoying all the amenities of a small town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFolkstonGeorgiaUnited States
  78.594.5100.0
  96.295.5100
  96.399.8100.0
  37.482.4100.0
  $153,800$308,200$338,100
  105.0%103.2%100.0%
  91.7105.1100.0
  71.283.8100.0

   100=National Average

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