Cost of LivingUpdated 2026-11-11

Warner Robins, Georgia

Living in Warner Robins, Georgia is about 5% cheaper than the national average, with a cost of living index of 95 (US = 100). Typical rent is $1,505 a month, 22% below the national figure of $1,932, and regular gas costs $3.46 a gallon versus $3.98 nationally as of November 11, 2026. Rent, gas, groceries, electricity and car insurance take about 44% of the area's $67,224 median household income.

Key Numbers

Gas (Regular)

$3.46

National: $3.98

โ†‘ 181.8%since 2000
โœ“ AAA Gas Prices

Avg Rent (All)

$1,505

National: $1,932

โ†‘ 29.3%since 2021
โœ“ Zillow ZORI Warner Robins, GA metro (2026-09)

Grocery Inflation

1.77%

Year-over-year

โœ“ BLS/FRED CPI

Fast Food Avg

$13.49

Combo meal

โ†‘ 5.4%YoY

Electricity

15.9ยข

per kWh ยท ~$143/mo

โ†“ 13.8%vs US avg
โœ“ EIA Residential

Car Insurance

$193/mo

$2,321/yr

โ†‘ 8.0%vs national avg
โœ“ Bankrate/NAIC

Median Household Income

$67,224

44.1% goes to essentials

โ†“ 44.1%cost burden
โœ“ Census ACS 2023
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Grocery Prices

Grocery Prices โ€” 2000 to Present

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Eggs (dozen)

Bird flu volatility

$0.97 in 2000 โ†’ $2.32 BLS avg

$1.29 @ Fred Meyer - Boise Franklin (FRED) (Mar 2026)

+137.9%

Milk (gallon)

$2.79 in 2000 โ†’ $4.10 BLS avg

$2.69 @ Fred Meyer - Boise Franklin (FRED) (Mar 2026)

+47.3%

Ground Beef (lb)

$1.48 in 2000 โ†’ $6.75 BLS avg

+355.5%

Bread (loaf)

$0.91 in 2000 โ†’ $1.86 BLS avg

$2.49 @ Fred Meyer - Boise Franklin (FRED) (Mar 2026)

+105.2%

Chicken Breast (lb)

$1.06 in 2000 โ†’ $2.03 BLS avg

$4.99 @ Fred Meyer - Boise Franklin (FRED) (Mar 2026)

+91.3%

Butter (lb)

$3.98 BLS avg

$6.99 @ Fred Meyer - Boise Franklin (FRED) (Mar 2026)

-4.2% since 2018

Bacon (lb)

$2.75 in 2000 โ†’ $6.69 BLS avg

+143.1%

Cheddar Cheese (lb)

$3.84 in 2000 โ†’ $6.13 BLS avg

+59.6%

Pasta (lb)

$0.88 in 2000 โ†’ $1.38 BLS avg

+57.1%

Rice (5 lb)

$2.50 in 2000 โ†’ $5.50 BLS avg

+120.6%

Coffee (12 oz)

$2.65 in 2000 โ†’ $6.94 BLS avg

+161.3%

Orange Juice (64 oz)

Citrus shortage

$5.42 estimate

+45.7% since 2022

Potatoes (5 lb)

$1.96 in 2000 โ†’ $4.95 BLS avg

+152.6%

Apples (3 lb)

$5.20 estimate

+15.8% since 2022

Tomatoes (lb)

$1.44 in 2000 โ†’ $2.08 BLS avg

+44.4%

Lettuce (head)

$0.75 in 2000 โ†’ $1.96 BLS avg

+162.3%

Cooking Oil (48 oz)

$7.76 estimate

+40.1% since 2022

Yogurt (32 oz)

$4.94 estimate

+19.0% since 2022

Cereal (family size)

$6.20 estimate

+29.4% since 2022

Frozen Pizza

$8.65 estimate

+37.1% since 2022

Dining & Restaurants

Fast Food Meal

$13.49

Casual Dining

$24.93

Monthly Spend

$441.46

+5.41% YoY

Chain Restaurant Meal Prices โ€” 2022 vs. Today

Combo meal / typical order for one

McDonald's

2022: $8.36

$13.49

+61.4%

Wendy's

2022: $9.44

$14.57

+54.3%

Chipotle

2022: $10.12

$15.11

+49.3%

Starbucks

2022: $4.58

$6.36

+38.9%

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Warner Robins Cost of Living FAQ

Is Warner Robins, GA expensive to live in?

Warner Robins has a cost of living index of 95, where 100 is the US average, so it is about 5% cheaper than average. It is the 8th most affordable of the 17 Georgia cities we track.

What is the average rent in Warner Robins, GA?

Typical rent in Warner Robins is $1,505 a month for all home types as of September 2026, 22% below the national figure of $1,932. One bedroom units average about $1,234 and two bedrooms about $1,776. Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index for the metro area.

Is rent going up in Warner Robins?

Rent in Warner Robins rose 3.4% over the past year, faster than the 2.7% change nationally.

How much is gas in Warner Robins?

Regular unleaded costs about $3.46 a gallon in Warner Robins as of November 11, 2026, based on the AAA average for Georgia. That is 13% below the national average of $3.98.

How much is electricity in Warner Robins?

Homes in Georgia pay an average of 15.9 cents per kWh (EIA), versus 18.4 cents nationally. At 900 kWh a month, a typical bill in Warner Robins is about $143.

How much is car insurance in Warner Robins?

Full coverage car insurance averages $2,321 a year in Georgia, or about $193 a month (Bankrate and NAIC state average), compared with $2,150 a year nationally.

How much do you need to live in Warner Robins?

Median household income in the Warner Robins area is $67,224 (Census ACS 2023, county level). Rent, gas, groceries, electricity and car insurance add up to about $29,673 a year, or 44% of that income. Groceries are counted at $5,502 a year, the average household spend on food at home in the region (BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey).

How does Warner Robins compare with the rest of Georgia?

Rent in Warner Robins is 2% below the $1,532 average across the 17 Georgia cities we track, and its cost of living index of 95 compares with a state average of 95.

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