On the Atlantic coast, in the central area of the state, you’ll find Columbia County, home to over 133,000 people. Spreading over 308 square miles, the place isn’t extremely crowded, so there’s plenty of room to breathe. Out of the total area of the county, nearly 6 percent is water, so if you love specific activities, including fishing and swimming, you’re in luck. There are also plenty of restaurants, museums and other historic landmarks to visit.

The median home price here is just north of $152,000, while the cost of living index is 95.6, below the national average. The commute time is also quite decent, sitting at over 24 minutes. The crime index in Columbia County is 35, which is great, while the number of doctors per 100K residents is the second largest in the state – 520.

6. Chattooga

Score: 14

Median home price: $67,900

Cost of living index: 80.4

Average commute time: 22.83

Crime index: 45

Doctors per 100K: 31

Situated in the northern part of Georgia, Chattooga County is home to over 26,000 people, spread over 314 square miles. In part, Chattooga is home to the Chattahoochee National Forest, where you can go enjoy some time out in nature, hiking, swimming or fishing in the rivers and streams.

The median home price in this county is near $68,000, but even that’s a more than an acceptable price for a house. The cost of living index is a great 80.4, well below the national average. The crime index is at 45, which isn’t excellent, but it’s not that bad either. The number of doctors per 100,000 residents is a bit low, sitting at 31.