South ranking
11 Georgia cities ranked by cost of living, cheapest first.
Index 76
Index 153
Sorted by cost-of-living index — lowest (most affordable) first.
| # | City | Cost index | Median rent | Median income | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macon-Bibb County | 76 | $967/mo | $48,897 | 157K | Compare → |
| 2 | Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) | 81 | $1,023/mo | $50,492 | 202K | Compare → |
| 3 | Columbus | 82 | $1,038/mo | $54,561 | 205K | Compare → |
| 4 | Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) | 82 | $1,045/mo | $47,798 | 127K | Compare → |
| 5 | Warner Robins | 86 | $1,094/mo | $63,678 | 80K | Compare → |
| 6 | Savannah | 96 | $1,216/mo | $54,748 | 148K | Compare → |
| 7 | South Fulton | 115 | $1,461/mo | $77,488 | 108K | Compare → |
| 8 | Atlanta | 119 | $1,512/mo | $77,655 | 495K | Compare → |
| 9 | Roswell | 128 | $1,619/mo | $122,924 | 93K | Compare → |
| 10 | Sandy Springs | 132 | $1,670/mo | $93,303 | 107K | Compare → |
| 11 | Johns Creek | 153 | $1,944/mo | $153,882 | 82K | Compare → |
Across Georgia, Macon-Bibb County is the most affordable city we track (cost index 76, with median rent around $967/mo), while Johns Creek sits at the top of the range with an index of 153—roughly 101% pricier than Macon-Bibb County. Use the table above to compare any Georgia city directly against Macon-Bibb County.
The other end of the ranking — priciest first.