salaryRent is lower than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 10.5 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 $54,720 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 57 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cusseta?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cusseta
| Size | Cusseta | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,077 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,487 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cusseta 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 Cusseta, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cusseta
Life in Cusseta
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cusseta?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $655 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $102,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,270 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cusseta, GA?
Renting in Cusseta costs a median of about $1,368 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Cusseta?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,720 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cusseta cheap or expensive?
Cusseta is rated OK: rent takes 24.9% of the typical household income of $65,834. It ranks 57th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cusseta?
The median homeowner in Cusseta pays $856 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Cusseta 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 Cusseta?
The median home value in Cusseta is $102,700, about 1.6 times the typical yearly household income.
8,887 people live in Cusseta. Numbers are typical (middle) values.