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Cost of Living in Box Springs, GA

Population: 189 | Georgia

96
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Box Springs is 4% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
89
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Box Springs, GA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 96, Box Springs, GA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 14% above the Georgia state average of 82. Box Springs is a small community of 189 residents.

The median household income in Box Springs is $28,158, which is 63% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Box Springs. The area sees an average annual temperature of 66.6°F, with summers averaging 82°F and winters around 50°F. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches spread over roughly 109 days. The mild climate is a draw for many residents and keeps utility costs moderate year-round.

Everyday prices in the Columbus, GA-AL (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
$28,158
vs US Median ($75,149)
-63%

Housing

Median Monthly Housing Cost
$420/mo

Everyday Prices in Box Springs

BLS Average Prices for the Columbus, GA-AL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.95
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🥚
$2.41
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-4% vs US
🥛
$3.88
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🍞
$1.78
Bread (white)
per lb
-4% vs US
🍗
$3.99
Chicken breast
per lb
-4% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-12% vs US

Climate in Box Springs

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

66.6°F
Avg Temperature
48.8"
Rainfall / Year
109d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 59 63 70 78 85 90 93 92 87 78 68 61
Avg °F 49 52 59 66 74 80 83 82 78 68 57 51
Low °F 38 42 47 54 63 71 74 73 68 57 46 41
Rain" 4.2 4.5 4.9 4.0 3.2 4.0 4.4 4.7 3.3 2.8 4.0 4.8

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