McDonough, GA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in McDonough, Georgia?
$5,400 / month
for a family, 0.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $64,800 for the year for a family.
$4,667 / month
for a single person, 2.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $56,000 for the year for a single person.

McDonough cost of living score
101.2
More expensive
1.2% higher
than the US average
7.1% higher
than the Georgia average
McDonough, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 101.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.2% higher than the U.S. average and 7.1% higher than the average for Georgia.

McDonough, GA

Housing costs in McDonough?
A typical home costs $339,000, which is 0.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.0% more expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in McDonough costs $1,580 per month, which is 10.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.0% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford McDonough?
To live comfortably in McDonough, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $64,800 for a family, and $56,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about McDonough?
The cost of living in McDonough, GA is quite reasonable compared to other cities in the area. According to www.BestPlaces the overall cost of living index in McDonough is 84.73 which is lower than the US average of 100. The housing index is very affordable at 63.57 and groceries are reasonably priced with an index of 90.84. Additionally, utilities are significantly cheaper than the US Average with a score of 68.00 on the index scale. All this combined makes McDonough a great place to live for those looking for affordability without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMcDonoughGeorgiaUnited States
    Unlock94.5100.0
  96.2  Unlock100.0
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  91.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$308,200$338,100
  102.0  Unlock100.0
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  103.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for McDonough
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Great place to live and u Union grove schools are great. There’s plenty of things to do with a short 30 min drive to Atlanta and traffic is nothing like New York ,  More

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When I moved here a few years ago from the northeast, I was hoping to live the rest of my life in McDonough. I love the warmer climate, especially our spring and fall  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived here for 4 years. There is nothing to do outside of eat food, watch a movie, or go bowling. There is nothing else to do. Lots of shopping so if you wanna  More

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