salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,760 a year. That is $16 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 11 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cairo?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cairo
| Size | Cairo | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $507 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $758 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,037 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,287 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cairo 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 Cairo, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cairo
Life in Cairo
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cairo?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $64 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $108,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cairo, GA?
Renting in Cairo costs a median of about $819 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Cairo?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,760 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cairo cheap or expensive?
Cairo is rated OK: rent takes 22.3% of the typical household income of $44,132. It ranks 11th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cairo?
The median homeowner in Cairo pays $1,410 a year in property taxes, about 1.30% of the median home value.
Is Cairo 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 Cairo?
The median home value in Cairo is $108,800, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
10,055 people live in Cairo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.