Cost of Living in White Plains, GA

With a cost of living index of 72, White Plains, GA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 28% cheaper than the national average and 10% below the Georgia state average of 82. White Plains is a small community of 177 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in White Plains's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,089 (17% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $72,000 (76% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in White Plains is $73,542, which is 2% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.