Cost of Living in Madison, GA

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12%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
35%
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 Madison Georgia National
Cost of living11296100
Groceries9999100
Health care9999100
Housing13588100
Transportation9999100
Utilities104102100
Lifestyle & Entertainment109100100
Household Items102100100
Education & Childcare10799100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Madison is 16% higher than the Georgia average
  • The cost of living in Madison is 12% higher than the national average
  • Madison housing is 35% higher 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$150,560$12,547$3,513$4,517
      Renters$100,528$8,377$2,345$3,016
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Madison, 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 Madison homeowners, is $150,560. This would allow for a maximum of $3,513 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $100,528 which would result in a maximum of $2,345 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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      Madison, GA4,29611211.7%

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      Madison, GA4,29611211.7%
      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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