Cost of Living in Brunswick, GA
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Brunswick, GA to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Brunswick, GA vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 87.7 | −12.3% |
| Housing | 56.3 | −43.7% |
| Goods | 96.3 | −3.7% |
| Utilities | 87.3 | −12.7% |
| Other services | 98.7 | −1.3% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Brunswick, GA
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,035 | $41,400/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,105 | $44,200/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,293 | $51,720/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,550 | $62,000/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,906 | $76,240/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Brunswick, GA
- Federal income tax$2,853
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,600
- Medicare (1.45%)$608
- Georgia income tax$1,554
- Take-home pay$34,325
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.19% state
Highest-paying jobs in Brunswick, GA
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brunswick, GA expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Brunswick-St. Simons, GA metro area are 87.7% of the U.S. average, with housing at 56.3%. It is the #342 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Brunswick, GA?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $52,625 in Brunswick, GA (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $41,940.
How much is rent in Brunswick, GA?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Brunswick, GA are $1,035 for a studio, $1,105 for one bedroom, $1,293 for two bedrooms and $1,550 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Brunswick, GA
Management Occupations
- Managers, All Other — $122,930
- General and Operations Manager — $84,770
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Compliance Officer — $106,330
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $73,920
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $82,630
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Nursing Assistant — $35,940
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $28,330
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $37,400
- Cooks, Restaurant — $34,480
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $26,770
- Waiter and Waitress — $18,250
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $35,870
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $31,560
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $28,410
Sales and Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $42,900
- Retail Salesperson — $30,200
- Cashier — $27,810
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Office Clerks, General — $39,810
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $37,670
- Customer Service Representative — $36,200
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $41,610
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $49,980
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $36,680
- Stocker and Order Filler — $33,240