Woodstock, GA Cost Of Living

The latest cost of living statistics for Woodstock. Includes statistics on rent, mortgages, healthcare, and other costs for Woodstock compared to the state and national averages.

Cost of living in Woodstock, Georgia

Cost of living in Woodstock 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 Woodstock 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:

111 Cost of living index 1.1x higher vs US
#124 Cheapest in Georgia (of 157)
#3,622 Cheapest in the U.S. (of 6,489)
$460,206 Median home value
$1,821 Median rent
$103,496 Median income
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What is the cost of living in Woodstock, GA?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Woodstock has an overall cost of living index of 111, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.

Compared to Georgia, Woodstock has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Georgia's index of 95.

The standard of living in Woodstock ranks as #124 most affordable out of the 157 places we measured in Georgia. By definition, that implies Woodstock ranks as the #33 most expensive place in the Peach State.

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Woodstock Cost Of Living Vs. Georgia

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Woodstock. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Woodstock is 101.

  • The Groceries index in Woodstock is 102.

  • The Health index in Woodstock is 146.

  • The Housing index in Woodstock is 96.

  • The Transportation index in Woodstock is 102.

  • The Utilities index in Woodstock is 97.

Living Expense Woodstock Georgia National Average
Overall 111 95 100
Services 101 97 100
Groceries 102 99 100
Health 146 88 100
Housing 96 101 100
Transportation 102 104 100
Utilities 97 101 100

Woodstock Cost Of Living Compared To Georgia Averages

Services
Woodstock 101
Georgia avg 97
Groceries
Woodstock 102
Georgia avg 99
Health
Woodstock 146
Georgia avg 88
Housing
Woodstock 96
Georgia avg 101
Transportation
Woodstock 102
Georgia avg 104
Utilities
Woodstock 97
Georgia avg 101

Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.

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Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100

Woodstock, GA Housing Cost Breakdown

$460,206Median Home Value
$1,821Median Rent
$103,496Median Income

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 Woodstock is $460,206.

  • The Median Rent in Woodstock is $1,821.

  • The Median Income in Woodstock is $103,496.

  • The Home Value To Income in Woodstock is 4.4x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Woodstock is 0.21x.

Statistic Woodstock Georgia United States
Median Home Value $460,206 $332,063 $332,700
Median Rent $1,821 $1,393 $1,413
Median Income $103,496 $77,353 $80,734
Home Value To Income 4.4x 4.3x 4.1x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.21x 0.22x 0.21x

Woodstock, GA Costs By Category

Detailed Woodstock Services costs vs. Georgia
Item Woodstock Georgia
Shampoo $1.33 $1.28
Movie $15.2 $12.13
Bowling $20.98 $18
Haircut $27.25 $24.26
Beauty Salon $56.36 $45.56
Detailed Woodstock Groceries costs vs. Georgia
Item Woodstock Georgia
Ground Beef $5.25 $5.84
Fried Chicken $1.61 $1.57
Milk $4.69 $4.67
Potatoes $5.32 $4.93
Pizza $11.36 $12.09
Beer $10.39 $10.41
Toothpaste $3.74 $3.7
Detailed Woodstock Health costs vs. Georgia
Item Woodstock Georgia
Optometrist $129.73 $125.68
Doctor $128.57 $135.78
Dentist $144.73 $113.29
Detailed Woodstock Transportation costs vs. Georgia
Item Woodstock Georgia
Gasoline $3.2 $3.46
Tire Balancing $69.77 $59.92
Detailed Woodstock Utilities costs vs. Georgia
Item Woodstock Georgia
All Electricity $134.81 $193.99
Phone $191.28 $192.25

Woodstock SnackAbility

9Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8.5/10
Housing 8.5/10
Affordability 6/10
Diversity 8.5/10
Safety 8/10
Amenities 9/10
Education 9/10
Commute 3/10

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Woodstock

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Woodstock. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:

  • Sandy Springs, GA has a cost of living index of 135, 1.2x Woodstock.

  • Roswell, GA has a cost of living index of 129, 1.2x Woodstock.

  • Johns Creek, GA has a cost of living index of 132, 1.2x Woodstock.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Woodstock
Sandy Springs, GA 107,087 135 1.2x
Roswell, GA 92,621 129 1.2x
Johns Creek, GA 81,988 132 1.2x
Alpharetta, GA 66,855 137 1.2x
Marietta, GA 62,263 118 1.1x
Smyrna, GA 56,633 118 1.1x
Dunwoody, GA 51,758 136 1.2x
Milton, GA 41,546 143 1.3x
Canton, GA 35,741 110 1.0x
Kennesaw, GA 34,605 106 1.0x