Douglas, GA vs Statesboro, GA

Douglas is moderately more affordable than Statesboro, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Douglas scores 66 compared to 75 for Statesboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Statesboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Douglas is $704/month compared to $935/month in Statesboro — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Douglas is more affordable at $136,100 median vs $158,600.

Median household income in Douglas is $37,979 compared to $42,884 in Statesboro (-11.4%). The higher salaries in Statesboro partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Douglas spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, less than the 26.2% in Statesboro.