What is the cost of living in Tifton, GA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Tifton has an overall cost of living index of 89, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Georgia, Tifton has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Georgia's index of 95.
The standard of living in Tifton ranks as #24 most affordable out of the 157 places we measured in Georgia. By definition, that implies Tifton ranks as the #133 most expensive place in the Peach State.
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Tifton Cost Of Living Vs. Georgia
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Tifton. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Tifton is 96.
The Groceries index in Tifton is 101.
The Health index in Tifton is 67.
The Housing index in Tifton is 99.
The Transportation index in Tifton is 98.
The Utilities index in Tifton is 102.
| Living Expense | Tifton | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 67 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Tifton Cost Of Living Compared To Georgia Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Tifton, 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 Tifton is $210,037.
The Median Rent in Tifton is $798.
The Median Income in Tifton is $45,298.
The Home Value To Income in Tifton is 4.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Tifton is 0.21x.
Tifton, GA Costs By Category
Detailed Tifton Services costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Tifton Groceries costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Tifton Health costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Tifton Transportation costs vs. Georgia
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Tifton
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Tifton. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Albany, GA has a cost of living index of 89, 1.0x Tifton.
Valdosta, GA has a cost of living index of 93, 1.0x Tifton.
Moultrie, GA has a cost of living index of 90, 1.0x Tifton.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Tifton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GA | 67,224 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Valdosta, GA | 55,252 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Moultrie, GA | 14,588 | 90 | 1.0x |
| Douglas, GA | 11,749 | 87 | 1.0x |
| Cordele, GA | 9,994 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Fitzgerald, GA | 8,918 | 87 | 1.0x |
| Adel, GA | 5,641 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Sylvester, GA | 5,489 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Camilla, GA | 5,124 | 85 | 1.0x |
