Cost of Living in Experiment, GA

Population 3,165 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

49
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $30,745, median household incomes in Experiment land roughly 59% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 43% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Located 30 miles southeast of South Fulton, Experiment falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 61% lower than South Fulton's $271,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 35
Rent 71

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

About the Cost of Living in Experiment

The median home value in Experiment is $106,800 — 65% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $930/month, 29% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $30,745/year is 59% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.7%, 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, Experiment has a cost of living index of 49 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 51% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$106,800
65% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$467,621
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$930/mo
29% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.6x
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 45.6%
Renter-occupied 54.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$930
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,544/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
22.8 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
86.1%
Carpooled
3.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
5.4%

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
$30,745
59% below avg
Per Capita Income
$16,365
Unemployment Rate
9.7%
101% above avg
Poverty Rate
42.9%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 4.0%
Graduate degree 3.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.8
Male median age 33.6
Female median age 36.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Experiment, GA?

Experiment has a cost index of 49 (100 = national average). It is 51% below the national average.

What is average rent in Experiment, GA?

The median gross rent in Experiment is $930 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Experiment?

The median home value in Experiment is $106,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Experiment?

The median household income in Experiment is $30,745 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Experiment, GA?

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

Is Experiment, GA affordable?

Yes, Experiment is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 49 — about 51% below the US national average of 100.

Experiment at a Glance

Population
3,165
Median Income
$30,745
Home Value
$106,800
Median Rent
$930/mo
Unemployment
9.7%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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