What is the cost of living in Dahlonega, GA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Dahlonega has an overall cost of living index of 127, which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Georgia, Dahlonega has a cost of living index that's 1.3x higher than Georgia's index of 95.
The standard of living in Dahlonega ranks as #146 most affordable out of the 157 places we measured in Georgia. By definition, that implies Dahlonega ranks as the #11 most expensive place in the Peach State.
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Dahlonega Cost Of Living Vs. Georgia
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Dahlonega. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Dahlonega is 100.
The Groceries index in Dahlonega is 98.
The Health index in Dahlonega is 190.
The Housing index in Dahlonega is 100.
The Transportation index in Dahlonega is 99.
The Utilities index in Dahlonega is 94.
| Living Expense | Dahlonega | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 190 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 101 | 100 |
Dahlonega Cost Of Living Compared To Georgia Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Dahlonega, 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 Dahlonega is $382,572.
The Median Rent in Dahlonega is $1,220.
The Median Income in Dahlonega is $77,516.
The Home Value To Income in Dahlonega is 4.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Dahlonega is 0.19x.
Dahlonega, GA Costs By Category
Detailed Dahlonega Services costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Dahlonega Groceries costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Dahlonega Health costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Dahlonega Transportation costs vs. Georgia
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Dahlonega
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Dahlonega. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Sandy Springs, GA has a cost of living index of 135, 1.1x Dahlonega.
Roswell, GA has a cost of living index of 129, 1.0x Dahlonega.
Johns Creek, GA has a cost of living index of 132, 1.0x Dahlonega.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Dahlonega |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Springs, GA | 107,087 | 135 | 1.1x |
| Roswell, GA | 92,621 | 129 | 1.0x |
| Johns Creek, GA | 81,988 | 132 | 1.0x |
| Alpharetta, GA | 66,855 | 137 | 1.1x |
| Gainesville, GA | 45,032 | 103 | 0.8x |
| Woodstock, GA | 37,381 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Duluth, GA | 32,426 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Sugar Hill, GA | 26,128 | 112 | 0.9x |
| Suwanee, GA | 22,349 | 124 | 1.0x |
| Mountain Park, GA | 12,850 | 110 | 0.9x |
