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Cost of Living in Waresboro, GA

Population: 197 | Georgia

80
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Waresboro is 20% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
36
Home Values
90
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 80, Waresboro, GA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 20% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Georgia state average. Waresboro is a small community of 197 residents.

The median household income in Waresboro is $33,616, which is 55% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Brunswick-St. Simons, GA (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
$33,616
vs US Median ($75,149)
-55%

Housing

Median Home Value
$108,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$613/mo

Everyday Prices in Waresboro

BLS Average Prices for the Brunswick-St. Simons, GA (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
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-14% vs US

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