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. Most households rent (64%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,400 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 13 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Camilla?
Share of households by yearly income. 7.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Camilla
| Size | Camilla | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $814 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $745 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $921 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Camilla 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 Camilla, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Camilla
Life in Camilla
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Camilla?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $242 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $85,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,540 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Camilla, GA?
Renting in Camilla costs a median of about $835 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Camilla?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,400 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Camilla cheap or expensive?
Camilla is rated OK: rent takes 24.4% of the typical household income of $41,131. It ranks 13th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Camilla?
The median homeowner in Camilla pays $1,176 a year in property taxes, about 1.38% of the median home value.
Is Camilla 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 Camilla?
The median home value in Camilla is $85,400, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
5,124 people live in Camilla. Numbers are typical (middle) values.