salaryRent is lower than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,880 a year. That is $30 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 74 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Austell?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Austell
| Size | Austell | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,161 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,118 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,783 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,024 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Austell overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Austell, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Austell
Life in Austell
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Austell?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $405 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $284,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,490 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Austell, GA?
Renting in Austell costs a median of about $1,572 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Austell?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,880 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Austell cheap or expensive?
Austell is rated OK: rent takes 24.0% of the typical household income of $78,664. It ranks 74th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Austell?
The median homeowner in Austell pays $1,405 a year in property taxes, about 0.49% of the median home value.
Is Austell 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 Austell?
The median home value in Austell is $284,900, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
8,447 people live in Austell. Numbers are typical (middle) values.