Cost of Living in Alamo, GA
Population 3,108 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Alamo a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $73,000. A poverty rate near 29% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Geographically, Alamo is about 70 miles southeast of Macon-Bibb County, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 56% lower than Macon-Bibb County's $166,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Alamo
The median home value in Alamo is $72,600 — 76% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $483/month, 63% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The local unemployment rate is 16.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Georgia's top state income tax rate is 5.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.3%. Overall, Alamo has a cost of living index of 29 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 71% less expensive.
Alamo has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Alamo, GA?
Alamo has a cost index of 29 (100 = national average). It is 71% below the national average.
What is average rent in Alamo, GA?
The median gross rent in Alamo is $483 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Alamo?
The median home value in Alamo is $72,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the sales tax in Alamo, GA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Alamo is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.
Is Alamo, GA affordable?
Yes, Alamo is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 29 — about 71% below the US national average of 100.
Alamo at a Glance
- Population
- 3,108
- Home Value
- $72,600
- Median Rent
- $483/mo
- Unemployment
- 16.6%
- Sales Tax
- 7.3%
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