Macon, GA — Cost of Living
2024 data · BEA Regional Price Parities · U.S. Census ACS
88.5
Overall Index
100 = U.S. avg
$190,000
Median Home Price
Purchase
$1,200
Median Rent
Per month
$59,800
Median Income
Household
6.2%
Unemployment
Rate
157,346
Population
Residents
Category Cost Indices
🏠
58.9
Housing
🛒
96.3
Groceries
🚗
103.6
Transport
🏥
93.7
Healthcare
⚡
89.5
Utilities
100 = U.S. national average
Top Industries
HealthcareManufacturingGovernmentLogisticsEducation
Compare Macon Against Other Cities
Macon vs Atlanta, GA
Atlanta index: 100.1
+13.1%
Macon vs Augusta, GA
Augusta index: 91.9
+3.8%
Macon vs Columbus, GA
Columbus index: 89.3
+0.9%
Macon vs Springfield, MA
Springfield index: 96.1
+8.6%
Macon vs Killeen, TX
Killeen index: 91.1
+2.9%
Macon vs Jackson, MS
Jackson index: 89
+0.6%
Macon vs Salinas, CA
Salinas index: 109
+23.2%
Macon vs Charleston, SC
Charleston index: 101
+14.1%
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