Tifton, GA Cost of Living


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Tifton cost of living score
76.4
Less expensive
23.6% lower
than the US average
19.2% lower
than the Georgia average
Tifton, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.6% lower than the U.S. average and 19.2% higher than the average for Georgia.

Tifton, GA

Housing costs in Tifton?
A typical home costs $165,400, which is 51.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.3% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Tifton 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 Tifton?
To live comfortably in Tifton, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $31,680 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Tifton?
The cost of living in Tifton, GA is relatively low, making it an attractive destination for those who want to enjoy living in a small town with easy access to larger cities. According to the cost of living indices compiled by Best Places, the city has an index rating of 80.3 overall, which is about 20% lower than the Georgia average. This means that essential costs such as housing, groceries, utilities, and transportation will be significantly lower than other cities and states across the US. The low cost of living also makes Tifton an ideal location for retirees looking for a place to settle down without paying through the roof on expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTiftonGeorgiaUnited States
  76.494.5100.0
  95.295.5100
  101.799.8100.0
  51.182.4100.0
  $165,400$308,200$338,100
  103.6%103.2%100.0%
  66.9105.1100.0
  81.383.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 8 years ago

Tifton is a very hard place to come into if you are not from here and especially from another place that's not from the south. Tifton is known as the friendly city. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Tifton is an good city. It depends on your age and what you’re looking for.If your looking for a party town with a lot of clubs Tifton is not for you. If you are looing  More

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Over 14 years ago

AM FROM UP NORTH AND, I HAD ALWAYS HEARD THAT SOUTHERN PEOPLE ARE NICE,ALSO THEY HAVE SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY. NOT TRUE ,IF YOU ARE NOT A BORN REDNECK THEY DO NOT LIKE  More

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