Cost of Living in Statesboro, GA

With a cost of living index of 75, Statesboro, GA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 25% cheaper than the national average and 8% below the Georgia state average of 82. With a population of 33,705, Statesboro is a mid-sized community that balances access to services with a more manageable cost of living compared to larger metros.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Statesboro's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $935 (29% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $158,600 (48% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.7x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Statesboro is $42,884, which is 43% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 26% 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.