Cost of Living in Brunswick-St. Simons, GA

How far does a $70,000 salary go in Brunswick-St. Simons? Estimated income taxes on that gross salary total approximately $10,425 per year — combining federal taxes with Georgia's state income tax. Subtract rent for a 2-bedroom apartment ($1,293/month based on HUD Fair Market Rents for the Brunswick-St. Simons metro area) and the estimated annual take-home is $44,059, or roughly $3,672 per month for everything else: food, transportation, savings, and discretionary spending.

The Brunswick-St. Simons metro has a cost of living index of 62.5 according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (national average = 100). At 38% below the national average, Brunswick-St. Simons is a genuinely affordable metro where everyday expenses stretch further than in most cities.

At a $70,000 salary, the estimated 2-bedroom rent in Brunswick-St. Simons represents approximately 22% of gross income. That falls comfortably below the 30% rent-burden guideline, a healthy position for building savings.