salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 14.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $28,600 a year. That is $14 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 4 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Douglas?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Douglas
| Size | Douglas | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $545 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $670 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $892 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,202 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Douglas 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 Douglas, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Douglas
Life in Douglas
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Douglas?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $210 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $133,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,330 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Douglas, GA?
Renting in Douglas costs a median of about $715 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Douglas?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $28,600 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Douglas cheap or expensive?
Douglas is rated OK: rent takes 23.1% of the typical household income of $37,109. It ranks 4th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Douglas?
The median homeowner in Douglas pays $1,283 a year in property taxes, about 0.96% of the median home value.
Is Douglas 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 Douglas?
The median home value in Douglas is $133,300, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
11,749 people live in Douglas. Numbers are typical (middle) values.