salaryRent is lower than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.2 minutes each way. Most households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,080 a year. That is $30 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 70 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Point?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Point
| Size | East Point | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $907 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,241 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,427 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,601 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,158 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Point 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 East Point, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Point
Life in East Point
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Point?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $402 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $281,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Point, GA?
Renting in East Point costs a median of about $1,552 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in East Point?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,080 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Point cheap or expensive?
East Point is rated OK: rent takes 25.2% of the typical household income of $73,983. It ranks 70th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Point?
The median homeowner in East Point pays $1,773 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is East Point 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 East Point?
The median home value in East Point is $281,600, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
38,335 people live in East Point. Numbers are typical (middle) values.