Cost of Living in Georgia
The cost of living in Georgia is 10% lower than the national average
| Cost of Living in Georgia | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|
| Housing (Buy and Rent) | 20% lower |
| Utilities (Monthly) | 12% lower |
| Food | 4% lower |
| Healthcare | 0% |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
Summary
The cost of living in Georgia is 10% lower than the national average. Housing is 20% lower than the national average, while utilities are 12% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 4% lower than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 4% lower.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 0% in Georgia compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 4% lower.
The Cost of Living in Georgia Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
This is how much pricier or cheaper it is to live in Georgia’s 12 largest cities compared to the national average.
The cost of living in Georgia varies depending on the city you live in. The priciest city in Georgia is Atlanta, where the cost of living is 12% higher compared to the state average and 1% higher than in the rest of the U.S. The cheapest major city in Georgia is Statesboro, with a cost of living 8% lower below the state average and 17% lower than the national average.
| City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 12% higher | 1% higher |
| Peachtree City, GA | 6% higher | 4% lower |
| Athens, GA | 4% higher | 6% lower |
| Marietta, GA | 3% higher | 7% lower |
| Douglasville, GA | 1% higher | 9% lower |
| Columbus, GA | 1% higher | 9% lower |
| Savannah, GA | 0% | 10% lower |
| Dalton, GA | 2% lower | 12% lower |
| Macon, GA | 3% lower | 12% lower |
| Augusta, GA | 6% lower | 15% lower |
| Albany, GA | 8% lower | 17% lower |
| Statesboro, GA | 8% lower | 17% lower |