salaryRent is lower than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Most households rent (57%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,320 a year. That is $26 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 56 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cedartown?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cedartown
| Size | Cedartown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $873 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $623 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $961 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,086 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,229 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cedartown 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 Cedartown, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cedartown
Life in Cedartown
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cedartown?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $337 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $147,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cedartown, GA?
Renting in Cedartown costs a median of about $1,358 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Cedartown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,320 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cedartown cheap or expensive?
Cedartown is rated Expensive: rent takes 43.5% of the typical household income of $37,482. It ranks 56th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cedartown?
The median homeowner in Cedartown pays $1,347 a year in property taxes, about 0.92% of the median home value.
Is Cedartown 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 Cedartown?
The median home value in Cedartown is $147,200, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
10,227 people live in Cedartown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.