2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 607 cities in Georgia.
Average median home value across Georgia cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Georgia.
COL index 94.7 vs. national average of 100. Your dollar goes further here.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Georgia.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Druid Hills CDP | 139.5 | Very Expensive | $790,900 | N/A |
| 2 | Skidaway Island CDP | 137.4 | Very Expensive | $763,100 | N/A |
| 3 | Milton | 133.5 | Very Expensive | $712,200 | N/A |
| 4 | Berkeley Lake | 130.7 | Very Expensive | $674,400 | N/A |
| 5 | Brookhaven | 129.6 | Very Expensive | $660,300 | N/A |
| 6 | Decatur | 129.3 | Very Expensive | $655,900 | N/A |
| 7 | Tybee Island | 126.1 | Very Expensive | $613,400 | N/A |
| 8 | Alpharetta | 125.5 | Very Expensive | $605,700 | N/A |
| 9 | Dutch Island CDP | 123.9 | Very Expensive | $584,000 | N/A |
| 10 | Sandy Springs | 123.9 | Very Expensive | $583,900 | N/A |
| 11 | Dunwoody | 123.6 | Very Expensive | $579,400 | N/A |
| 12 | Vinings CDP | 121.5 | Very Expensive | $551,700 | N/A |
| 13 | Avondale Estates | 119.3 | Expensive | $522,500 | N/A |
| 14 | Jekyll Island CDP | 119.2 | Expensive | $522,100 | N/A |
| 15 | Roswell | 119.1 | Expensive | $520,500 | N/A |
| 16 | Talahi Island CDP | 118.2 | Expensive | $508,400 | N/A |
| 17 | North Druid Hills CDP | 116.5 | Expensive | $486,200 | N/A |
| 18 | St. Simons CDP | 116.4 | Expensive | $484,100 | N/A |
| 19 | Lookout Mountain | 115.3 | Expensive | $469,500 | N/A |
| 20 | Turin | 115.2 | Expensive | $468,200 | N/A |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources