What is the cost of living in Braselton, GA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Braselton has an overall cost of living index of 119, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Georgia, Braselton has a cost of living index that's 1.3x higher than Georgia's index of 95.
The standard of living in Braselton ranks as #138 most affordable out of the 157 places we measured in Georgia. By definition, that implies Braselton ranks as the #19 most expensive place in the Peach State.
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Braselton Cost Of Living Vs. Georgia
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Braselton. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Braselton is 101.
The Groceries index in Braselton is 96.
The Health index in Braselton is 160.
The Housing index in Braselton is 97.
The Transportation index in Braselton is 102.
The Utilities index in Braselton is 96.
| Living Expense | Braselton | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 160 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Braselton Cost Of Living Compared To Georgia Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Braselton, 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 Braselton is $447,114.
The Median Rent in Braselton is $2,082.
The Median Income in Braselton is $120,984.
The Home Value To Income in Braselton is 3.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Braselton is 0.21x.
Braselton, GA Costs By Category
Detailed Braselton Services costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Braselton Groceries costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Braselton Health costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Braselton Transportation costs vs. Georgia
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Braselton
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Braselton. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Gainesville, GA has a cost of living index of 103, 0.9x Braselton.
Lawrenceville, GA has a cost of living index of 99, 0.8x Braselton.
Sugar Hill, GA has a cost of living index of 112, 0.9x Braselton.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Braselton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, GA | 45,032 | 103 | 0.9x |
| Lawrenceville, GA | 30,954 | 99 | 0.8x |
| Sugar Hill, GA | 26,128 | 112 | 0.9x |
| Suwanee, GA | 22,349 | 124 | 1.0x |
| Winder, GA | 19,437 | 97 | 0.8x |
| Buford, GA | 17,997 | 108 | 0.9x |
| Loganville, GA | 15,527 | 106 | 0.9x |
| Jefferson, GA | 14,990 | 106 | 0.9x |
| Flowery Branch, GA | 10,925 | 115 | 1.0x |
| Auburn, GA | 8,711 | 96 | 0.8x |
