What is the cost of living in Waycross, GA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Waycross has an overall cost of living index of 83, which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Georgia, Waycross has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Georgia's index of 95.
The standard of living in Waycross ranks as #1 most affordable out of the 157 places we measured in Georgia. By definition, that implies Waycross ranks as the #156 most expensive place in the Peach State.
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Waycross Cost Of Living Vs. Georgia
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Waycross. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Waycross is 104.
The Groceries index in Waycross is 100.
The Health index in Waycross is 47.
The Housing index in Waycross is 96.
The Transportation index in Waycross is 102.
The Utilities index in Waycross is 100.
| Living Expense | Waycross | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 47 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Waycross Cost Of Living Compared To Georgia Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Waycross, 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 Waycross is $146,386.
The Median Rent in Waycross is $768.
The Median Income in Waycross is $38,301.
The Home Value To Income in Waycross is 3.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Waycross is 0.24x.
Waycross, GA Costs By Category
Detailed Waycross Services costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Waycross Groceries costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Waycross Health costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Waycross Transportation costs vs. Georgia
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Waycross
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Waycross. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Kingsland, GA has a cost of living index of 103, 1.2x Waycross.
Douglas, GA has a cost of living index of 87, 1.0x Waycross.
Jesup, GA has a cost of living index of 88, 1.1x Waycross.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Waycross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland, GA | 19,627 | 103 | 1.2x |
| Douglas, GA | 11,749 | 87 | 1.0x |
| Jesup, GA | 9,942 | 88 | 1.1x |
| Dock Junction, GA | 8,147 | 90 | 1.1x |
