Cost of Living in Oakwood, GA

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4%
Overall NAT. AVG.
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Groceries NAT. AVG.
11%
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 Oakwood Georgia National
Cost of living9696100
Groceries10099100
Health care9799100
Housing8988100
Transportation9999100
Utilities101102100
Lifestyle & Entertainment96100100
Household Items99100100
Education & Childcare10299100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Oakwood is equal to the Georgia average
  • The cost of living in Oakwood is 4% lower than the national average
  • Oakwood housing is 11% 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$83,319$6,943$1,944$2,500
      Renters$59,086$4,924$1,379$1,773
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Oakwood, GA, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Oakwood, homeowners have a median income of $83,319. Using that number, a maximum of $1,944 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $59,086, which means there is a maximum of $1,379 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      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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