Cost of Living in Georgia
Based on 1 city we track in Georgia.
Cost of living in Georgia is shaped mostly by rent across the 1 city we track there. A one-bedroom apartment runs around $1,576 a month — 32% higher than the $1,191 median across the 28 states we track.
Median household income across those cities is $81,938, 14% higher than the $71,716 median across the states we track. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax.
State Medians
Median 1BR Rent
$1,576
Median Home Value
$420,600
Median Income
$81,938
Avg Temperature
62.6°F
Medians across the Georgia cities we track — not a statewide population-weighted figure.
State Taxes
State Sales Tax
4%
State Income Tax (top rate)
Up to 5.19%
Cities in Georgia
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Georgia cost of living — FAQ
- Is Georgia expensive to live in?
- Georgia is among the most expensive of the 28 states we track. Its median one-bedroom rent of $1,576 ranks #5 of 28 and is 32% higher than the $1,191 median.
- What is the average rent in Georgia?
- Across the 1 city we track in Georgia, average rent runs a studio around $1,669, a one-bedroom around $1,576, a two-bedroom around $1,701, a three-bedroom around $1,557 per month (US Census ACS).
- What is the median home price in Georgia?
- The median home value across the cities we track in Georgia is $420,600 — 32% higher than the $317,950 median across the states we track.
- Does Georgia have a state income tax?
- Yes — Georgia's top state income tax rate is 5.19% (most filers pay less than the top rate). Its state sales tax rate is 4%; local jurisdictions may add more.
- How much do you need to earn to live in Georgia?
- To keep a one-bedroom rent of $1,576 near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $63,000 a year. Median household income across the cities we track in Georgia is $81,938.
Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).