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Is Calhoun, GA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6695% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$63,362about $5,280/month · 27% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$251,00025% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,760 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 88 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Calhoun
$1,669
Richmond Hill
$2,298
Powder Springs
$2,236
Norcross
$2,257
Buford
$1,761
North Druid Hills
$1,983
North Decatur
$2,096

How much do households earn in Calhoun?

Under $25k
21.9%
$25k–50k
25.8%
$50k–100k
29.7%
$100k–150k
14.6%
$150k+
5.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Calhoun

SizeCalhounU.S. average
Studio$553$1,338
1 bedroom$766$1,324
2 bedrooms$898$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,176$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,526$2,098

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

How expensive is Calhoun 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 Calhoun, so the Georgia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Calhoun

🏛️ Property tax$1,871a year · 0.75% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$174a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Calhoun

Commute to work20.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Calhoun?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $73 a month less.

Renting
$1,669
Owning
$1,742

Owning assumes a typical $251,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,100 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Calhoun, GA?

Renting in Calhoun costs a median of about $1,669 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,760 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Calhoun cheap or expensive?

Calhoun is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.6% of the typical household income of $63,362. It ranks 88th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Calhoun?

The median homeowner in Calhoun pays $1,871 a year in property taxes, about 0.75% of the median home value.

Is Calhoun 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 Calhoun?

The median home value in Calhoun is $251,000, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

18,183 people live in Calhoun. Numbers are typical (middle) values.