Cost of Living in Barnesville, GA

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4%
Overall NAT. AVG.
0%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
15%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Barnesville Georgia National
Cost of living9696100
Groceries10099100
Health care10099100
Housing8588100
Transportation10199100
Utilities103102100
Lifestyle & Entertainment98100100
Household Items100100100
Education & Childcare10299100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Barnesville is equal to the Georgia average
  • The cost of living in Barnesville is 4% lower than the national average
  • Barnesville housing is 15% lower than the national average
  • Georgia general sales tax is 22% lower than the national average
  • Georgia state income tax is 61% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$82,525$6,877$1,925$2,476
      Renters$38,635$3,220$901$1,159
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Barnesville, GA, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Barnesville homeowners, is $82,525. This would allow for a maximum of $1,925 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $38,635 which would result in a maximum of $901 to be spent on rental costs.

      Georgia Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Georgia 4% 8%

      Georgia Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Georgia 1% 5.57%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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