⚡ Amazon Prime Day 2026
Exclusive Deals for Your New Home
🛒 Shop Prime Day Deals NowAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Odum, GA Utility & Living Guide
Living in Odum, GA offers a quiet, small-town atmosphere with easy access to larger cities like Waycross and Brunswick.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
—
$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 | $180,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.95% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $800 |
The housing market in Odum is relatively affordable, with a range of options from small starter homes to larger family residences. Rentals are also available, although options may be limited. The market is stable, with slow growth.
Cost of Living
94
-6% below national average
97
88
105
$800
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 7% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.95% |
| <p>State 4% + County 2% + 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
Odum has limited public transportation, but the city is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some sidewalks and bike lanes
- Okefenokee Swamp
- Waycross Wildlife Area
- Southern Forest World
Best Neighborhoods for Families
Household Budget Calculator
Estimate your real monthly cost of living in Odum based on your household profile.
Local Briefing & Neighborhood Pulse
Live Local News
Odum has zoning regulations and building codes in place to maintain the city’s character and ensure public safety
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
Find Another City Guide
Search by city name or ZIP code to find utility costs, housing data and cost of living guides.
📊 Odum — 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 lower utility costs. However, the mild winters in Odum mean that heating costs are relatively low compared to other parts of the country.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 31555 has a property tax millage rate of 20.5 mills, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, with wide sidewalks and crosswalks in the downtown area, but limited accessibility in some residential neighborhoods and a lack of elevator access in public buildings
🏠 Planning Your Move?
Shop moving supplies, storage solutions and home essentials
🛒 Shop on Amazon — Prime Day DealsAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.