What is the cost of living in Valdosta, GA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Valdosta has an overall cost of living index of 93, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Georgia, Valdosta has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Georgia's index of 95.
The standard of living in Valdosta ranks as #46 most affordable out of the 157 places we measured in Georgia. By definition, that implies Valdosta ranks as the #111 most expensive place in the Peach State.
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Valdosta Cost Of Living Vs. Georgia
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Valdosta. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Valdosta is 104.
The Groceries index in Valdosta is 100.
The Health index in Valdosta is 77.
The Housing index in Valdosta is 98.
The Transportation index in Valdosta is 103.
The Utilities index in Valdosta is 100.
| Living Expense | Valdosta | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 77 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Valdosta Cost Of Living Compared To Georgia Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Valdosta, 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 Valdosta is $210,104.
The Median Rent in Valdosta is $1,054.
The Median Income in Valdosta is $45,925.
The Home Value To Income in Valdosta is 4.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Valdosta is 0.28x.
Valdosta, GA Costs By Category
Detailed Valdosta Services costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Valdosta Groceries costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Valdosta Health costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Valdosta Transportation costs vs. Georgia
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Valdosta
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Valdosta. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Thomasville, GA has a cost of living index of 101, 1.1x Valdosta.
Tifton, GA has a cost of living index of 89, 1.0x Valdosta.
Moultrie, GA has a cost of living index of 90, 1.0x Valdosta.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Valdosta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville, GA | 18,666 | 101 | 1.1x |
| Tifton, GA | 17,210 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Moultrie, GA | 14,588 | 90 | 1.0x |
| Adel, GA | 5,641 | 88 | 0.9x |
