Cost of Living in Bremen, GA

Population 7,364 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

78
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Bremen sits on the smaller end of the Georgia city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 35 miles west of South Fulton, Bremen falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with South Fulton's $271,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 87
Rent 65

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bremen

The median home value in Bremen is $264,000 — 13% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $860/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,014/year is 15% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.9%, below 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, Bremen has a cost of living index of 78 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$264,000
13% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$284,636
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$860/mo
35% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,221/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.6x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$773
1 BR
$817
2 BR
$984
3 BR
$1,289
4 BR
$1,520
Owner-occupied 69.9%
Renter-occupied 30.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$860
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,474/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
31.7 min
17% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.0%
Carpooled
12.5%
Public transit
1.5%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
2.2%
Work from home
11.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.5%
Total Sales Tax 7.3%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 3.4%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$86,014
15% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,620
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
60% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Labor Force Participation
70.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.9%
Graduate degree 8.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.6
Male median age 35.4
Female median age 40.1

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.2:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
2,307
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bremen, GA?

Bremen has a cost index of 78 (100 = national average). It is 22% below the national average.

What is average rent in Bremen, GA?

The median gross rent in Bremen is $860 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bremen?

The median home value in Bremen is $264,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bremen?

The median household income in Bremen is $86,014 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bremen, GA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bremen is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.

Is Bremen, GA affordable?

Yes, Bremen is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 78 — about 22% below the US national average of 100.