Cost of Living in Jacksonville, GA

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24%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
79%
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 Jacksonville Georgia National
Cost of living7696100
Groceries10199100
Health care10099100
Housing2188100
Transportation9999100
Utilities99102100
Lifestyle & Entertainment101100100
Household Items98100100
Education & Childcare9399100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Jacksonville is 21% lower than the Georgia average
  • The cost of living in Jacksonville is 24% lower than the national average
  • Jacksonville housing is 79% 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$44,250$3,688$1,032$1,328
      Renters$56,654$4,721$1,322$1,700

      Georgia Sales Tax

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

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      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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