Cost of Living in Americus, GA
Population 15,910 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $39,527, median household incomes in Americus land roughly 47% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 29% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Geographically, Americus is about 50 miles southeast of Columbus, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 38% lower than Columbus' $182,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Americus
The median home value in Americus is $113,500 — 63% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $825/month, 37% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $39,527/year is 47% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, 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, Americus has a cost of living index of 47 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% less expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Americus, GA?
Americus has a cost index of 47 (100 = national average). It is 53% below the national average.
What is average rent in Americus, GA?
The median gross rent in Americus is $825 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Americus?
The median home value in Americus is $113,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Americus?
The median household income in Americus is $39,527 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Americus, GA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Americus is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.
Is Americus, GA affordable?
Yes, Americus is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 47 — about 53% below the US national average of 100.
Americus at a Glance
- Population
- 15,910
- Median Income
- $39,527
- Home Value
- $113,500
- Median Rent
- $825/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.2%
- Sales Tax
- 7.3%
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