What is the cost of living in Blakely, GA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Blakely has an overall cost of living index of 88, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Georgia, Blakely has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Georgia's index of 95.
The standard of living in Blakely ranks as #17 most affordable out of the 157 places we measured in Georgia. By definition, that implies Blakely ranks as the #140 most expensive place in the Peach State.
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Blakely Cost Of Living Vs. Georgia
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Blakely. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Blakely is 96.
The Groceries index in Blakely is 95.
The Health index in Blakely is 69.
The Housing index in Blakely is 95.
The Transportation index in Blakely is 103.
The Utilities index in Blakely is 91.
| Living Expense | Blakely | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 69 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 91 | 101 | 100 |
Blakely Cost Of Living Compared To Georgia Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Blakely, GA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Georgia, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Blakely is $129,945.
The Median Rent in Blakely is $765.
The Median Income in Blakely is $49,821.
The Home Value To Income in Blakely is 2.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Blakely is 0.18x.
Blakely, GA Costs By Category
Detailed Blakely Services costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Blakely Groceries costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Blakely Health costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Blakely Transportation costs vs. Georgia
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Blakely
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Blakely. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Dothan, AL has a cost of living index of 91, 1.0x Blakely.
Albany, GA has a cost of living index of 89, 1.0x Blakely.
Bainbridge, GA has a cost of living index of 93, 1.1x Blakely.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Blakely |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, AL | 71,514 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Albany, GA | 67,224 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Bainbridge, GA | 14,404 | 93 | 1.1x |
| Ozark, AL | 14,327 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Eufaula, AL | 12,584 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Camilla, GA | 5,124 | 85 | 1.0x |
