What is the cost of living in Winder, GA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Winder has an overall cost of living index of 97, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Georgia, Winder has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Georgia's index of 95.
The standard of living in Winder ranks as #69 most affordable out of the 157 places we measured in Georgia. By definition, that implies Winder ranks as the #88 most expensive place in the Peach State.
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Winder Cost Of Living Vs. Georgia
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Winder. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Winder is 98.
The Groceries index in Winder is 99.
The Health index in Winder is 98.
The Housing index in Winder is 101.
The Transportation index in Winder is 97.
The Utilities index in Winder is 96.
| Living Expense | Winder | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 98 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Winder Cost Of Living Compared To Georgia Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Winder, 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 Winder is $338,264.
The Median Rent in Winder is $1,209.
The Median Income in Winder is $63,779.
The Home Value To Income in Winder is 5.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Winder is 0.23x.
Winder, GA Costs By Category
Detailed Winder Services costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Winder Groceries costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Winder Health costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Winder Transportation costs vs. Georgia
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Winder
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Winder. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Lawrenceville, GA has a cost of living index of 99, 1.0x Winder.
Sugar Hill, GA has a cost of living index of 112, 1.2x Winder.
Snellville, GA has a cost of living index of 105, 1.1x Winder.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Winder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville, GA | 30,954 | 99 | 1.0x |
| Sugar Hill, GA | 26,128 | 112 | 1.2x |
| Snellville, GA | 21,620 | 105 | 1.1x |
| Buford, GA | 17,997 | 108 | 1.1x |
| Monroe, GA | 15,648 | 94 | 1.0x |
| Loganville, GA | 15,527 | 106 | 1.1x |
| Braselton, GA | 15,178 | 119 | 1.2x |
| Jefferson, GA | 14,990 | 106 | 1.1x |
| Flowery Branch, GA | 10,925 | 115 | 1.2x |
| Auburn, GA | 8,711 | 96 | 1.0x |
