Cost of Living in Cuthbert, GA

Population 3,045 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

32
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $21,061, median household incomes in Cuthbert land roughly 72% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 34% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Located 50 miles south of Columbus, Cuthbert is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 52% lower than Columbus' $182,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 28
Rent 37

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

About the Cost of Living in Cuthbert

The median home value in Cuthbert is $86,600 — 72% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $484/month, 63% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $21,061/year is 72% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.5%, 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, Cuthbert has a cost of living index of 32 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 68% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$86,600
72% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$261,156
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$484/mo
63% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.9x
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 27.3%
Renter-occupied 72.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$484
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,098/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
25.9 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
59.8%
Carpooled
26.1%
Walked
5.4%
Work from home
8.7%

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
$21,061
72% below avg
Per Capita Income
$15,456
Unemployment Rate
10.5%
118% above avg
Poverty Rate
34.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.0%
Graduate degree 0.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 30.2
Male median age 30.7
Female median age 25.9

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

77%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
819
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cuthbert, GA?

Cuthbert has a cost index of 32 (100 = national average). It is 68% below the national average.

What is average rent in Cuthbert, GA?

The median gross rent in Cuthbert is $484 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cuthbert?

The median home value in Cuthbert is $86,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Cuthbert?

The median household income in Cuthbert is $21,061 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cuthbert, GA?

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

Is Cuthbert, GA affordable?

Yes, Cuthbert is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 32 — about 68% below the US national average of 100.

Cuthbert at a Glance

Population
3,045
Median Income
$21,061
Home Value
$86,600
Median Rent
$484/mo
Unemployment
10.5%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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