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Cost of Living in Georgia

2026 Census HTOPS data on expenses, housing, employment, and more in Georgia (GA).

79.26%
Expense Difficulty
15.11%
Behind on Rent
8.48%
Uninsured
57.65%
Employed
24.2%
AI Usage
$1,240
Median Rent
49.7%
Cost-Burdened Renters
3.5%
Unemployment Rate

Georgia vs. National Average

Expense Difficulty1.1 pts better
GA: 79.26%
US: 80.39%
Rent Behind6.5 pts worse
GA: 15.11%
US: 8.6%
Uninsured0.8 pts worse
GA: 8.48%
US: 7.67%
Employed0.8 pts better
GA: 57.65%
US: 56.85%
AI Usage~ average
GA: 24.2%
US: 24.45%

Cost of Living Overview

About This Data

Census HTOPS data is reported at the Census Division level. Metrics for Georgia reflect the South Atlantic division. Supplemental rent and unemployment data come from the American Community Survey (via FRED) and Bureau of Labor Statistics respectively.