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Travel Nurse Pay in Georgia
Flat 5.19% income tax
FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 6 Georgia destinations. The surplus is what your tax-free housing stipend leaves after median rent over a 13-week contract.
| Destination | Lodging /mo | Median rent | M&IE (13 wk) | 13-week surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jekyll Island / Brunswick | $5,746 | $1,594 | $7,826 | $12,456 |
| Atlanta | $5,685 | $1,897 | $7,826 | $11,364 |
| Savannah | $4,763 | $1,745 | $7,280 | $9,054 |
| Athens | $4,134 | $1,618 | $6,734 | $7,548 |
| Augusta | $3,648 | $1,416 | $6,734 | $6,696 |
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Build my resumeSurplus = GSA monthly lodging allowance − county median asking rent (Zillow ZORI), × 3 months. Not take-home pay; not tax advice. Methodology