Douglas, GA Cost Of Living
Cost Of Living In Douglas, GA Summary
Cost of living in Douglas research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Douglas is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.
On a city-by-city basis in Georgia, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:
The cost of living index in Douglas is 87, with 100 being the average.
The cost of living index in Douglas is 0.9x lower than the national average.
Douglas ranks as the #29 cheapest in Georgia out of 158.
Douglas ranks as the #777 cheapest out of 6,489 in the US.
The median home value in Douglas is $179,351.
The median income in Douglas is $37,979.
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Douglas's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
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 1.0x lower than Georgia's index of 91.
The standard of living in Douglas ranks as #29 most affordable out of the 158 places we measured in Georgia. By definition, that implies Douglas ranks as the #129 most expensive place in the Peach State.
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In America
Douglas Cost Of Living Vs. Georgia
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Douglas. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Douglas is 95.
The Groceries index in Douglas is 94.
The Health index in Douglas is 96.
The Housing index in Douglas is 62.
The Transportation index in Douglas is 91.
The Utilities index in Douglas is 92.
| Living Expense | Douglas | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 62 | 85 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 92 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 86 | 100 | |
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 2019-2023. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Douglas is $179,351.
The Median Rent in Douglas is $704.
The Median Income in Douglas is $37,979.
The Home Value To Income in Douglas is 4.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Douglas is 0.22x.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
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
Detailed Douglas Utilities 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 121, 1.4x Douglas.
Trinity, FL has a cost of living index of 121, 1.4x Douglas.
Anderson, CA has a cost of living index of 109, 1.3x Douglas.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Douglas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CA | 93,268 | 121 | 1.4x |
| Trinity, FL | 19,296 | 121 | 1.4x |
| Anderson, CA | 11,282 | 109 | 1.3x |
| Shasta Lake, CA | 10,334 | 113 | 1.3x |
