Cost of Living in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government, GA

Population 9,181 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government is a smaller Georgia community of around 9000 residents, where median household incomes of $59,221 and housing costs ($100,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.9% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government sits roughly 12 miles southeast of Columbus. Median home values run roughly 45% lower than Columbus' $182,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 33

Rent 94

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

About the Cost of Living in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government

The median home value in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government is $99,800 — 67% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,235/month, 6% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $59,221/year is 21% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.9%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 78.6°F and lows of 50.5°F. Overall, Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government has a cost of living index of 57 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% less expensive.

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Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government 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:

Columbus, GA

Median home: $182,300

Rent: $1,072/mo

Income: $56,622

Americus, GA

Median home: $113,500

Rent: $825/mo

Income: $39,527

LaGrange, GA

Median home: $175,600

Rent: $1,038/mo

Income: $41,491

Perry, GA

Median home: $209,300

Rent: $1,105/mo

Income: $81,648

Albany, GA

Median home: $118,700

Rent: $898/mo

Income: $45,201

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$99,800

67% below avg

Median Rent

$1,235/mo

6% below avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

6.7x

Favors buying

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 36.0%

Renter-occupied 64.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,235

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,849/mo

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

🛒 Food & Groceries

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

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

11.2 min

59% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

7.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

51.8%

Carpooled

11.2%

Public transit

5.2%

Walked

24.0%

Work from home

7.0%

⚡ 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

$59,221

21% below avg

Per Capita Income

$26,920

Unemployment Rate

7.9%

64% above avg

Poverty Rate

16.2%

Labor Force Participation

82.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.4%

Graduate degree 10.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 23.9

Male median age 22.7

Female median age 29

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

78.6°F

Avg Low

50.5°F

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	61	65	72	79	86	91	93	93	89	80	71	63
Low °F	32	35	42	48	57	66	70	69	64	51	39	34

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government, GA?

Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government has a cost index of 57 (100 = national average). It is 43% below the national average.

What is average rent in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government, GA?

The median gross rent in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government is $1,235 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government?

The median home value in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government is $99,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government?

The median household income in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government is $59,221 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government, GA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.

Is Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government, GA affordable?

Yes, Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 57 — about 43% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government?

Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government has average high temperatures of 78.6°F and average lows of 50.5°F. Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government at a Glance

Population: 9,181
Median Income: $59,221
Home Value: $99,800
Median Rent: $1,235/mo
Unemployment: 7.9%
Avg High Temp: 78.6°F
Sales Tax: 7.3%

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