What is the cost of living in Douglas, GA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Douglas has an overall cost of living index of 87, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Georgia, Douglas has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Georgia's index of 95.
The standard of living in Douglas ranks as #11 most affordable out of the 157 places we measured in Georgia. By definition, that implies Douglas ranks as the #146 most expensive place in the Peach State.
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Douglas Cost Of Living Vs. Georgia
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Douglas. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Douglas is 103.
The Groceries index in Douglas is 100.
The Health index in Douglas is 63.
The Housing index in Douglas is 98.
The Transportation index in Douglas is 105.
The Utilities index in Douglas is 97.
| Living Expense | Douglas | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 63 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Douglas Cost Of Living Compared To Georgia Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Douglas, 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 Douglas is $185,359.
The Median Rent in Douglas is $680.
The Median Income in Douglas is $34,408.
The Home Value To Income in Douglas is 5.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Douglas is 0.24x.
Douglas, GA Costs By Category
Detailed Douglas Services costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Douglas Groceries costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Douglas Health costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Douglas Transportation costs vs. Georgia
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Douglas
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Douglas. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Redding, CA has a cost of living index of 124, 1.4x Douglas.
Trinity, FL has a cost of living index of 129, 1.5x Douglas.
Anderson, CA has a cost of living index of 116, 1.3x Douglas.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Douglas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CA | 93,409 | 124 | 1.4x |
| Trinity, FL | 18,907 | 129 | 1.5x |
| Anderson, CA | 11,255 | 116 | 1.3x |
| Shasta Lake, CA | 10,311 | 117 | 1.3x |
