salaryRent is lower than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,880 a year. That is $24 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 42 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Carrollton?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Carrollton
| Size | Carrollton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,166 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $868 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,168 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,465 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,697 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Carrollton 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 Carrollton, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Carrollton
Life in Carrollton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Carrollton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $937 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $311,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,110 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Carrollton, GA?
Renting in Carrollton costs a median of about $1,222 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Carrollton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,880 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Carrollton cheap or expensive?
Carrollton is rated OK: rent takes 25.0% of the typical household income of $58,648. It ranks 42nd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Carrollton?
The median homeowner in Carrollton pays $2,139 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Carrollton 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 Carrollton?
The median home value in Carrollton is $311,100, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
27,392 people live in Carrollton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.