If there’s nothing we love more in Georgia it’s “getting your money’s worth!” Whether that’s related to our food or housing, we know a good deal when we see one! That’s why Georgia is one the best places to live for a high quality of life and low cost of living. While there aren’t many places that are expensive to begin with in Georgia, here are some that are especially cheap, yet great!
1) Hinesville, GA
The average home price in Hinesville is about $108 K, which is pretty affordable compared to the national average of about $188 K. Not only is it affordable--but you're close to the coast and you can enjoy many recreational activities!
2) Grovetown, GA
The average home costs about $133 K here in Grovetown, which is still a good amount away from the national average. Grovetown also has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. Combine these two facts with sunny weather, and you have yourself a great place to live!
3) Thomasville, GA
The cost of living in Thomasville is nearly 12 percent cheaper than the national average, and 6 percent cheaper than the state of Georgia. This place also has lots of local amenities and great weather. What more could you want?!
4) St. Marys, GA
St. Marys is one of the oldest towns in Georgia, and it's pretty affordable too! It's a semi-small city near the Georgia coast and it's simply beautiful! The median home price in this city comes in at about $144 K.
5) Brunswick, GA
The cost of living in Brunswick, GA is about 10 percent less than the national average and 5 percent less than the state of Georgia. It's not too much cheaper to live here, but you get so much in amenities--and you're near the ocean!
6) Calhoun, GA
The cost of living in Calhoun is about 10 percent less than the national average, and only 4.8 percent less than Georgia. The weather here is simply superb, as it stays pretty moderate year round.
7) Bainbridge, GA
The median home price in Bainbridge is about $110 K, and the median rent is less than $600! Bainbridge also has great amenities, grade-A weather, and it's significantly cheaper to live here than in the rest of Georgia. The cost of living in Bainbridge is 8.3 percent less than Georgia and 13.3 percent less than the national average.
8) LaGrange, GA
The median home price in LaGrange is about $120 K, and the median rent is less than $700. The cost of living here is only 3.2 percent less than all of Georgia, but it is still 8.5 percent less than the national average.
9) Cordele, GA
This is looking to be the most affordable city on our list, with it being almost 13 percent cheaper than all of Georgia! It is also 17.5 percent less than the national average, and the median home price is a low $75 K.
10) Dublin, GA
Dublin is coming in close behind Cordele! Dublin is more than 10 percent cheaper than the state of Georgia and is almost 16 percent cheaper than the national average. The average home price is about $100 K, and the median rent is $585.
11) Waycross, GA
Wow! Waycross is actually the most affordable city on our list with it being 20 percent cheaper than the national average and over 15 percent cheaper than the state of Georgia. The median home price is $70 K, and the amenities and weather are both graded as an A+!
Do you live in any of these towns? Can you attest to their affordability? Where else have I left off the list? Let us know in the comments below!
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