Cost of Living in Georgia
Based on 3 cities we track in Georgia.
Cost of living in Georgia is shaped mostly by rent across the 3 cities we track there. A one-bedroom apartment runs around $916 a month — 13% lower than the $1,052 median across the 51 states we track.
Median household income across those cities is $56,622, 16% lower than the $67,043 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
$916
Median Home Value
$182,300
Median Income
$56,622
Avg Temperature
65.2°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 around the middle of the 51 states we track. Its median one-bedroom rent of $916 ranks #32 of 51 and is 13% lower than the $1,052 median.
- What is the average rent in Georgia?
- Across the 3 cities we track in Georgia, average rent runs a studio around $826, a one-bedroom around $916, a two-bedroom around $1,035, a three-bedroom around $1,230 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 $182,300 — 37% lower than the $287,500 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 $916 near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $37,000 a year. Median household income across the cities we track in Georgia is $56,622.
Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).