Cost of Living in Metter, GA

With a cost of living index of 66, Metter, GA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 34% cheaper than the national average and 17% below the Georgia state average of 82. Metter is a small community of 3,976 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Metter's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $660 (50% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $149,700 (51% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Metter is $36,111, which is 52% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 22% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.