State guide
Cost of living in Georgia
5 Georgia cities in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 4.5% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 7.4%.
Cities covered
5
Median rent
$1,307/mo
Median est. cost
$3,930/mo
State income tax
≈4.5%
Standouts in Georgia
Cheapest
Columbus, GA
$3,712/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Columbus, GA
Fit 73
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Columbus, GA
Safety 58
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Savannah, GA
Jobs 92
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Savannah, GA
231 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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