Cost of Living in Screven, GA

With a cost of living index of 67, Screven, GA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 33% cheaper than the national average and 16% below the Georgia state average of 82. Screven is a small community of 652 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Screven's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $787 (40% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $115,800 (62% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Screven is $33,750, which is 55% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 28% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. 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.