salaryRent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.8 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,280 a year. That is $35 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 105 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Candler-McAfee?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Candler-McAfee
| Size | Candler-McAfee | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $895 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,578 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,782 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,882 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Candler-McAfee
Life in Candler-McAfee
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Candler-McAfee?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $33 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $259,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,930 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Candler-McAfee, GA?
Renting in Candler-McAfee costs a median of about $1,832 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Candler-McAfee?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,280 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Candler-McAfee cheap or expensive?
Candler-McAfee is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.5% of the typical household income of $69,778. It ranks 105th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Candler-McAfee?
The median homeowner in Candler-McAfee pays $2,174 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.
Is Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee?
The median home value in Candler-McAfee is $259,300, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
20,905 people live in Candler-McAfee. Numbers are typical (middle) values.