Georgia
Cost of Living in Georgia
Last updated on Oct 27, 2023
Summary: The cost of living in Georgia is generally considered to be quite affordable. A nice one bedroom apartment in Georgia can cost anywhere from $700 to $1,200 per month, while a nice two bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $900 to $1,500 per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Georgia can range from $15 to $30 per person.
Is the cost of living in Georgia high?
We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Georgia, they wrote:
"The cost of living in Georgia is slightly lower than the national average. Georgia offers affordable housing, particularly in suburban areas and in small towns. Other costs of living in Georgia, such as food, transportation, health care and entertainment, are also generally lower than in most other states in the country. Georgia is known for its comparatively low tax rates, and its average utility bills tend to be lower than many of its neighboring states," wrote a person living in Georgia Rep.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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