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Is Adel, GA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,02042% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$47,042about $3,920/month · 46% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$154,90053% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,800 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Georgia. It is number 25 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Adel
$1,020
Waynesboro
$930
Sandersville
$853
Eastman
$810
Jackson
$860
Sylvester
$1,250
Conley
$1,330

How much do households earn in Adel?

Under $25k
26.3%
$25k–50k
28.8%
$50k–100k
17.6%
$100k–150k
12.5%
$150k+
2.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Adel

SizeAdelU.S. average
2 bedrooms$904$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,035$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Adel overall?

Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).

Housing
89
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
93
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Adel, so the Georgia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Adel

🏛️ Property tax$1,208a year · 0.78% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$257a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Adel

Commute to work23.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree18.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line23.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Adel?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $55 a month less.

Renting
$1,020
Owning
$1,075

Owning assumes a typical $154,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,490 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Adel, GA?

Renting in Adel costs a median of about $1,020 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

How much do I need to make to live in Adel?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,800 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Adel cheap or expensive?

Adel is rated OK: rent takes 26.0% of the typical household income of $47,042. It ranks 25th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Adel?

The median homeowner in Adel pays $1,208 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.

Is Adel more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Adel?

The median home value in Adel is $154,900, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,641 people live in Adel. Numbers are typical (middle) values.