Salem, GA Cost of Living


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Salem cost of living score
72.7
Less expensive
27.3% lower
than the US average
23.1% lower
than the Georgia average
Salem, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.3% lower than the U.S. average and 23.1% higher than the average for Georgia.

Salem, GA

Housing costs in Salem?
A typical home costs $88,200, which is 73.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 71.4% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Salem costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 58.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Salem?
To live comfortably in Salem, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $16,920 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Salem?
Salem, GA is known for its low cost of living. The area has a median home price of around $98,000, which is much lower than the national average. Additionally, basic goods and services are notably cheaper in the area than other parts of the country. Property taxes are also lower than most states, averaging around 0.75%. With all of these factors combined, Salem is an attractive place to live for those looking for an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSalemGeorgiaUnited States
  72.794.5100.0
  93.995.5100
  104.899.8100.0
  47.082.4100.0
  $88,200$308,200$338,100
  104.8%103.2%100.0%
  78.2105.1100.0
  76.283.8100.0

   100=National Average

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