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Best places to live in Georgia

CityLedger tracks 10 Georgia metros, led by Atlanta. Cost of living runs from about 88 to 100 against a U.S. average of 100. Every figure below is computed from public U.S. government data and links to a full profile.

Lowest cost of living
Valdosta
88 (US=100)
Best value (real income)
Atlanta
$92,290
Highest livability
Atlanta
62/100
Safest from disasters
Macon
$8/$10k
MetroLivabilityCost of livingMedian incomeMedian rent
Atlanta, GA62100$92,344$1,770/mo
Gainesville, GA5997$87,038$1,581/mo
Savannah, GA5195$80,518$1,589/mo
Warner Robins, GA4894$78,028$1,279/mo
Athens, GA4593$64,951$1,238/mo
Augusta, GA4092$72,176$1,243/mo
Valdosta, GA3788$59,180$1,092/mo
Dalton, GA3490$66,660$973/mo
Columbus, GA3189$60,100$1,143/mo
Macon, GA2189$56,638$1,104/mo

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