salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 16.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,400 a year. That is $16 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 10 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Eastman?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Eastman
| Size | Eastman | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $739 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $898 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $792 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Eastman 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 Eastman, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Eastman
Life in Eastman
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Eastman?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $91 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $129,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Eastman, GA?
Renting in Eastman costs a median of about $810 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Eastman?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,400 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Eastman cheap or expensive?
Eastman is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.2% of the typical household income of $56,507. It ranks 10th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Eastman?
The median homeowner in Eastman pays $1,310 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.
Is Eastman 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 Eastman?
The median home value in Eastman is $129,800, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,584 people live in Eastman. Numbers are typical (middle) values.