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Douglasville, GA is an inviting city with plenty of local businesses and amenities to explore. Shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues will keep you occupied. The cost of living in Douglasville is relatively low compared to the national average. A two bedroom apartment in Douglasville will cost you around $1,460 while a similar apartment nationwide will only cost $1,430. Groceries are even cheaper in Douglasville with a grocery cost index of 95 versus the national average of 100. Local companies such as Walgreens, Walmart Supercenter, Target and Kroger offer great deals for your everyday needs. If you're looking for something to do on the weekend, enjoy a day at Sweetwater Creek State Park or Six Flags Over Georgia. Douglasville has something for everyone!

Douglasville has an unemployment rate of 5.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Douglasville has seen the job market increase by 2.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 45.0%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Douglasville
- The Sales Tax Rate for Douglasville is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Douglasville is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Douglasville
- The average income of a Douglasville resident is $23,244 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Douglasville resident is $61,729 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyDouglasville, GeorgiaUnited States
  5.26
  -5.1%-6.2%
  45.0%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.8%4.6%
  $31,551$37,638
  $61,729$69,021
  $72,376$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  3.9%6.8%
  8.6%10.0%
  3.3%2.5%
  12.5%11.0%
  8.7%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  2.0%1.9%
  4.2%4.7%
  1.8%1.9%
  5.8%7.6%
  0.9%0.1%
  4.5%4.2%
  10.2%9.3%
  17.8%14.0%
  0.8%2.1%
  7.6%7.0%
  2.6%4.8%
  4.5%4.7%
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Over 13 years ago

I have lived in Douglasville for a few years and I think it has some good points but also some bad points. 1 of the most comlained about things is that there is no  More

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Over 15 years ago

I recently moved from Columbus, Ohio to Douglasville, Ga. My comment relates to the cost of living and friendliness of people in the town. I purchased a home here that  More

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Over 16 years ago

Generally pleasant when not in a drought cycle, as we are  More

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