salaryRent is lower than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.8 minutes. Most households rent (61%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,360 a year. That is $21 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 33 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cordele?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cordele
| Size | Cordele | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $609 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $817 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $966 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,065 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cordele 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 Cordele, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cordele
Life in Cordele
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cordele?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $266 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $121,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cordele, GA?
Renting in Cordele costs a median of about $1,109 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Cordele?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,360 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cordele cheap or expensive?
Cordele is rated Expensive: rent takes 36.5% of the typical household income of $36,453. It ranks 33rd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cordele?
The median homeowner in Cordele pays $1,266 a year in property taxes, about 1.04% of the median home value.
Is Cordele 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 Cordele?
The median home value in Cordele is $121,500, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
9,994 people live in Cordele. Numbers are typical (middle) values.