Evans is 5% more expensive
than the national average with a median income of $126,767
and a population of 37,718.
Jefferson is 10% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $96,761
and a population of 14,249.
Kingsland is 12% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $80,395
and a population of 19,101.
Fairburn is 4% more expensive
than the national average with a median income of $89,276
and a population of 16,609.
Mableton is 3% more expensive
than the national average with a median income of $84,662
and a population of 42,403.
Columbus is 21% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $56,622
and a population of 204,383.
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) is 22% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $53,134
and a population of 201,504.
Georgetown is 1% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $80,231
and a population of 11,606.
Cartersville is 4% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $78,640
and a population of 23,617.
Grovetown is 8% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $72,612
and a population of 16,516.
Dallas is 5% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $73,387
and a population of 14,440.
Hinesville is 17% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $59,216
and a population of 35,282.
Albany is 33% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $45,201
and a population of 67,939.
Dalton is 24% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $61,236
and a population of 34,402.
Braselton is 19% more expensive
than the national average with a median income of $113,810
and a population of 14,139.
How We Rank the Best Places to Live
Our livability score combines four data-driven factors: affordability (35% — cost of living index relative to national average),
income (25% — median household income from the Census Bureau),
housing value (15% — home price to income ratio), and
climate (15% — NOAA temperature normals favoring moderate climates).
Population serves as a proxy for amenities (10%).
Only cities with at least 5,000–10,000 residents are included. Data sourced from the
US Census Bureau, Zillow, HUD, and NOAA.