Cost of Living in Jefferson, GA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
133.0
100 = national avg
+33.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$58,523
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$138,326
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing131.6
Food124.0
Transportation147.9
Healthcare119.2
Utilities120.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,004
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,153
per month
The overall cost of living index in Jefferson is 133.0, which is 33.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 131.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $58,523 per year to cover basic expenses.