These are the Macon-area cities with lowest cost of living in Middle GA. Which is on top?
If you’re looking to buy or rent a home or apartment in the Macon area, there’s a new online study that shows which cities in Middle Georgia have the cheapest cost of living.
Niche published a study titled 2022 Places with the Lowest Cost of Living in the Columbus, GA Area that examines cost of living in our area.
Niche analyzes cities based on a plethora of factors, some of which include affordability, public school rating, higher education rate, diversity, access to healthcare, employment rates, nightlife, crime and safety ratings and weather. Niche then assigns each city a grade.
The study also includes several reviews from current and past residents.
So, which Middle Georgia city has the lowest cost of living? Here’s the top 5:
Warner Robins
Overall Niche Grade: A-
Pros: diversity, jobs, weather, housing, good for families and overall cost of living
Cons: crime, safety and health and fitness
Reviews: 4/5 stars, according to current and former residents.
Gray
Overall Niche Grade: B+
Pros: diversity, cost of living, housing, good for families and crime and safety
Cons: commute and outdoor activities
Reviews: 4/5 stars, according to current and former residents
Byron
Overall Niche Grade: B+
Pros: diversity, weather, cost of living, outdoor activities and good for families
Cons: public schools, nightlife and health and fitness
Reviews: 4.5/5 stars, according to current and former residents
Centerville
Overall Niche Grade: B+
Pros: diversity, jobs, good for families, weather and housing
Cons: health and fitness and commute
Reviews: 4/5 stars, according to current and former residents
Macon
Overall Niche Grade: C
Pros: weather, commute, diversity and cost of living
Cons: crime, public schools, housing and outdoor activities
Reviews: 3.5/5, stars according to current and former residents
To view the full list, visit Niche’s website.
