Cost of Living in Wilkes County, GA

Modeled annual cost: $44,771.

Median family income: $67,989.

Affordability Snapshot

GA County Median

$45,425

State Rank

94thMost expensive counties in GA out of 159See Georgia county rankings

Median Income

$67,989

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Wilkes County, GA.

$13,948 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$44,771

Per year

  • Transport:$13,948
  • Taxes:$8,849
  • Housing:$8,520
  • Healthcare:$5,804
  • Other Costs:$3,831
  • Food:$3,819
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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1Chattooga County, GA
$41,051
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$41,148
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$41,548
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$41,653
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$42,012

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