Cost of Living in Cleveland, GA
Population 3,529 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Cleveland 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. An unemployment rate of 1.2% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Located 50 miles northwest of Athens-Clarke County, Cleveland is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 19% higher than Athens-Clarke County's $272,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Cleveland
The median home value in Cleveland is $323,000 — 6% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,075/month, 18% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,023/year is 18% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.2%, 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, Cleveland has a cost of living index of 96 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% less expensive.
Cleveland 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
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🛒 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 Cleveland, GA?
Cleveland has a cost index of 96 (100 = national average). It is 4% below the national average.
What is average rent in Cleveland, GA?
The median gross rent in Cleveland is $1,075 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Cleveland?
The median home value in Cleveland is $323,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Cleveland?
The median household income in Cleveland is $61,023 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Cleveland, GA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cleveland is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.
Is Cleveland, GA affordable?
Cleveland is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 96 (100 = US average).
Cleveland at a Glance
- Population
- 3,529
- Median Income
- $61,023
- Home Value
- $323,000
- Median Rent
- $1,075/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.2%
- Sales Tax
- 7.3%
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