Cost of Living in Folkston, GA

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14%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
64%
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 Folkston Georgia National
Cost of living8696100
Groceries10499100
Health care10799100
Housing3688100
Transportation10899100
Utilities116102100
Lifestyle & Entertainment112100100
Household Items105100100
Education & Childcare10999100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Folkston is 10% lower than the Georgia average
  • The cost of living in Folkston is 14% lower than the national average
  • Folkston housing is 64% 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$67,218$5,602$1,568$2,017
      Renters$27,250$2,271$636$818
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Folkston is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Folkston has a median income of about $67,218 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $1,568 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $27,250. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $636 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      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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      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Homeland, GA1,1508712.8%
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      Folkston, GA4,9848613.6%

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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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