Royston, GA Cost of Living


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United States / Georgia / No Metro Area / Franklin County / Royston / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Royston, Georgia?
$3,000 / month
for a family, 44.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $36,000 for the year for a family.
$2,000 / month
for a single person, 58.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,000 for the year for a single person.

Royston cost of living score
81.3
Less expensive
18.7% lower
than the US average
14.0% lower
than the Georgia average
Royston, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.7% lower than the U.S. average and 14.0% higher than the average for Georgia.

Royston, GA

Housing costs in Royston?
A typical home costs $187,000, which is 44.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.3% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Royston 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 Royston?
To live comfortably in Royston, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $36,000 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Royston?
The cost of living in Royston, GA is quite reasonable. Housing prices are low compared to other cities in the state, and the average cost of a home is around $133,000. The median income for households in Royston is just above the national average at $43,000. Other goods and services such as food, gas, and utilities are also reasonably priced in town. Overall, Royston offers an excellent quality of life at a fraction of the cost when compared to larger cities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRoystonGeorgiaUnited States
    Unlock94.5100.0
  95.0  Unlock100.0
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  30.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$308,200$338,100
  103.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock105.1100.0
  71.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I am pagan and the hypocritical Christian population stare, drive by my house constantly and call me names. They’re racist and  More

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Over 4 years ago

This place is the meth capital of Georgia. I hate living here. The cops don’t respond and criminals get away with  More

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Over 4 years ago

I wish I had never moved here. I wanted to live in a quiet city. This place is a lie. Driving through you'll see Mayberry signs, quaint shops, beautiful old houses ( I  More

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