Cost of Living in Tennille, GA

With a cost of living index of 66, Tennille, 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. Tennille is a small community of 1,605 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Tennille's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $826 (37% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $88,100 (71% 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 Tennille is $26,042, which is 65% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 38% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. 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.