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Cost of Living in Berkeley Lake, GA

Population: 2,615 | Georgia

130
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Berkeley Lake is 30% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
221
Home Values
100
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Berkeley Lake, GA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 130, Berkeley Lake, GA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 30% more expensive than the national average and 48% above the Georgia state average of 82. Berkeley Lake is a small community of 2,615 residents.

The median household income in Berkeley Lake is $160,505, which is 114% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Berkeley Lake. The area sees an average annual temperature of 61.5°F, with summers averaging 78°F and winters around 44°F. Annual rainfall totals 51.4 inches spread over roughly 128 days.

Everyday prices in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$160,505
vs US Median ($75,149)
+114%

Housing

Median Home Value
$674,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,997/mo

Everyday Prices in Berkeley Lake

BLS Average Prices for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.02
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-1% vs US
🥚
$2.46
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-1% vs US
🥛
$3.97
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-1% vs US
🍞
$1.82
Bread (white)
per lb
-1% vs US
🍗
$4.08
Chicken breast
per lb
-1% vs US
$0.18
Electricity
per kWh
-3% vs US

Climate in Berkeley Lake

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

61.5°F
Avg Temperature
51.4"
Rainfall / Year
128d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 52 56 64 73 80 86 89 88 83 73 63 54
Avg °F 42 46 53 61 69 76 80 79 73 62 52 45
Low °F 33 36 42 49 59 66 70 69 63 51 41 36
Rain" 4.6 4.5 4.7 3.9 3.8 4.7 4.7 4.5 4.1 3.4 4.2 4.4

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