Cost of Living in Georgia
48 cities • 3,292,640 total population • 2026 Data
$80,036
Avg. Median Income
+3% vs national
$1,444
Avg. Median Rent
+7% vs national
$329,513
Avg. Home Value
-3% vs national
5.5%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
Georgia has 48 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 3,292,640 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $80,036, which is 3% above the national median.
Rent averages $1,444 per month, and the average home value is $329,513. The largest city is Atlanta, while Albany offers the lowest rent and Johns Creek has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in Georgia
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany | $898 | $45,201 | $118,700 |
| 2 | Dalton | $924 | $61,236 | $203,100 |
| 3 | Statesboro | $935 | $42,884 | $158,600 |
| 4 | Rome | $976 | $51,106 | $214,700 |
| 5 | Valdosta | $1,000 | $45,849 | $165,300 |
Most Expensive Cities in Georgia
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Creek | $2,173 | $160,185 | $583,700 |
| 2 | Peachtree City | $1,915 | $111,421 | $461,000 |
| 3 | Alpharetta | $1,874 | $146,581 | $605,700 |
| 4 | Milton | $1,853 | $151,235 | $712,200 |
| 5 | Dunwoody | $1,806 | $109,116 | $579,400 |
Highest Income Cities in Georgia
| # | City | Median Income | Median Rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Creek | $160,185 | $2,173 | 82,115 |
| 2 | Milton | $151,235 | $1,853 | 41,305 |
| 3 | Alpharetta | $146,581 | $1,874 | 66,355 |
| 4 | Evans | $126,767 | $1,483 | 37,718 |
| 5 | Roswell | $124,422 | $1,707 | 92,577 |
All Cities in Georgia
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 499,287 | $81,938 | $1,617 | $420,600 |
| Columbus | 204,383 | $56,622 | $1,072 | $182,300 |
| Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) | 201,504 | $53,134 | $1,087 | $162,900 |
| Macon-Bibb County | 156,543 | $50,747 | $1,026 | $165,800 |
| Savannah | 147,546 | $56,782 | $1,302 | $225,200 |
| Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) | 126,987 | $51,655 | $1,162 | $271,800 |
| South Fulton | 109,157 | $81,798 | $1,607 | $270,600 |
| Sandy Springs | 107,198 | $101,593 | $1,789 | $583,900 |
| Roswell | 92,577 | $124,422 | $1,707 | $520,500 |
| Johns Creek | 82,115 | $160,185 | $2,173 | $583,700 |
| Warner Robins | 81,438 | $65,715 | $1,151 | $171,600 |
| Albany | 67,939 | $45,201 | $898 | $118,700 |
| Alpharetta | 66,355 | $146,581 | $1,874 | $605,700 |
| Marietta | 61,773 | $70,086 | $1,491 | $401,100 |
| Stonecrest | 59,917 | $62,939 | $1,490 | $223,100 |
| Brookhaven | 57,224 | $117,448 | $1,789 | $660,300 |
| Smyrna | 56,285 | $96,780 | $1,682 | $409,000 |
| Valdosta | 55,222 | $45,849 | $1,000 | $165,300 |
| Dunwoody | 51,563 | $109,116 | $1,806 | $579,400 |
| Gainesville | 44,051 | $64,636 | $1,234 | $337,000 |
| Newnan | 43,510 | $80,299 | $1,391 | $327,800 |
| Mableton | 42,403 | $84,662 | $1,399 | $306,200 |
| Peachtree Corners | 42,184 | $81,413 | $1,617 | $467,300 |
| Milton | 41,305 | $151,235 | $1,853 | $712,200 |
| Peachtree City | 38,977 | $111,421 | $1,915 | $461,000 |
| East Point | 38,233 | $58,983 | $1,314 | $247,500 |
| Rome | 37,754 | $51,106 | $976 | $214,700 |
| Evans | 37,718 | $126,767 | $1,483 | $345,800 |
| Tucker | 37,022 | $81,141 | $1,458 | $359,300 |
| Woodstock | 36,297 | $105,396 | $1,735 | $387,300 |
| Douglasville | 36,284 | $76,591 | $1,457 | $313,500 |
| Stockbridge | 35,475 | $70,579 | $1,437 | $248,000 |
| Hinesville | 35,282 | $59,216 | $1,167 | $174,300 |
| Canton | 34,587 | $81,642 | $1,592 | $369,700 |
| Dalton | 34,402 | $61,236 | $924 | $203,100 |
| Statesboro | 33,705 | $42,884 | $935 | $158,600 |
| Kennesaw | 33,627 | $79,759 | $1,763 | $291,300 |
| Martinez | 33,019 | $85,617 | $1,218 | $231,400 |
| Duluth | 31,958 | $95,580 | $1,785 | $366,000 |
| LaGrange | 31,479 | $41,491 | $1,038 | $175,600 |
| Lawrenceville | 30,626 | $58,606 | $1,457 | $335,100 |
| Redan | 30,426 | $63,226 | $1,436 | $197,600 |
| Chamblee | 30,369 | $81,774 | $1,775 | $407,900 |
| McDonough | 30,056 | $77,734 | $1,576 | $285,800 |
| Union City | 27,300 | $47,635 | $1,213 | $223,100 |
| Pooler | 27,235 | $91,497 | $1,625 | $289,000 |
| Carrollton | 27,058 | $51,553 | $1,067 | $283,100 |
| Sugar Hill | 25,285 | $99,479 | $1,738 | $375,900 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.