The Most Affordable Cities in Georgia (2026)

Ranked by cost index: the average of renting, buying, goods, and services compared to the national average (100). All data from Census ACS 2024 and BEA Regional Price Parities 2023.

1

Augusta

77.5

Rent: $1,328/mo · Homes: $203,100 · Income: $58,803

Up to 5.39% · Sales tax: 8.0%

2

Athens

87.3

Rent: $1,249/mo · Homes: $347,100 · Income: $52,264

Up to 5.39% · Sales tax: 8.0%

3

Savannah

92.5

Rent: $1,519/mo · Homes: $302,200 · Income: $55,907

Up to 5.39% · Sales tax: 7.0%

4

Atlanta

112.5

Rent: $1,765/mo · Homes: $462,200 · Income: $88,165

Up to 5.39% · Sales tax: 8.9%

Sources: Rent and home prices from Census ACS 2024. Goods and services from BEA Regional Price Parities 2023. Tax rates from Tax Foundation.