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Chula, GA Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
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$30/mo
$20/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1600/mo |
| Median Home Price | $220,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.85% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $800 |
The housing market in Chula is relatively affordable, with a mix of older and newer homes available for sale and rent. Rentals are mostly single-family homes, and the market is moderately competitive. Home prices have been steadily increasing over the past few years
Cost of Living
88
-12% below national average
95
92
105
$800
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 8% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.85% |
| <p>State 4% + County 3% + City 1%</p> | |
Georgia has a progressive state income tax with rates ranging from 1% to 5.75%
Family & Relocation
70
7/10
$800/mo
City Pulse
Chula has limited public transportation, but the town is relatively small and walkable, with some sidewalks and crosswalks
- Tift County Recreation Department
- Georgia Museum of Agriculture
- Fulwood Park
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📰 Live Local News
Zoning laws and building codes are enforced by Tift County, and residents are required to obtain permits for certain projects
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Chula — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Summer months bring higher electricity bills due to air conditioning usage, while winter months see a slight increase in gas bills for heating. However, the mild winter weather in Chula means that heating costs are generally lower than in other parts of the country
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 31705 has a property tax millage rate of 12.5 mills, with an additional 1% local surtax
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, Chula has some sidewalks and crosswalks, but the town's infrastructure is not entirely stroller-friendly, with some areas lacking elevators or ramps
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