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Is Dublin, GA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 34 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,30126% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$46,363about $3,864/month · 47% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$181,30046% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.4 minutes. Most households rent (62%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,040 a year. That is $25 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 49 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Dublin
$1,301
$1,419
$3,500+
$1,937

How much do households earn in Dublin?

Under $25k
28.6%
$25k–50k
20.4%
$50k–100k
22.9%
$100k–150k
10.3%
$150k+
6.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Dublin

SizeDublinU.S. average
Studio$382$1,338
1 bedroom$623$1,324
2 bedrooms$881$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,044$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,420$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Dublin overall?

Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).

Housing
89
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
93
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Dublin, so the Georgia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Dublin

🏛️ Property tax$1,465a year · 0.81% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$182a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Dublin

Commute to work18.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home38%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line36.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dublin?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $43 of each other each month.

Renting
$1,301
Owning
$1,258

Owning assumes a typical $181,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,130 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Dublin, GA?

Renting in Dublin costs a median of about $1,301 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

How much do I need to make to live in Dublin?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,040 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Dublin cheap or expensive?

Dublin is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.7% of the typical household income of $46,363. It ranks 49th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Dublin?

The median homeowner in Dublin pays $1,465 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.

Is Dublin 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 Dublin?

The median home value in Dublin is $181,300, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

16,136 people live in Dublin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.