Cost of Living in Cairo, GA
Population 10,067 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $40,496, median household incomes in Cairo land roughly 46% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 27% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Geographically, Cairo is about 30 miles north of Tallahassee, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 59% lower than Tallahassee's $276,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Cairo
The median home value in Cairo is $114,300 — 63% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $728/month, 45% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $40,496/year is 46% 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, Cairo has a cost of living index of 45 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 55% less expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Cairo, GA?
Cairo has a cost index of 45 (100 = national average). It is 55% below the national average.
What is average rent in Cairo, GA?
The median gross rent in Cairo is $728 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Cairo?
The median home value in Cairo is $114,300 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Cairo?
The median household income in Cairo is $40,496 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Cairo, GA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cairo is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.
Is Cairo, GA affordable?
Yes, Cairo is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 45 — about 55% below the US national average of 100.
Cairo at a Glance
- Population
- 10,067
- Median Income
- $40,496
- Home Value
- $114,300
- Median Rent
- $728/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.2%
- Sales Tax
- 7.3%
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