Cost of Living in Forest Park, GA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
82.7
100 = national avg
-17.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$36,370
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$85,966
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing95.7
Food82.3
Transportation64.6
Healthcare85.9
Utilities88.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,660
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,820
per month
The overall cost of living index in Forest Park is 82.7, which is 17.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 95.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,370 per year to cover basic expenses.