salaryRent is lower than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. 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 $47,080 a year. That is $23 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 39 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Griffin?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Griffin
| Size | Griffin | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $825 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,166 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,315 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,305 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Griffin 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 Griffin, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Griffin
Life in Griffin
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Griffin?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $356 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $220,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,090 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Griffin, GA?
Renting in Griffin costs a median of about $1,177 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Griffin?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,080 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Griffin cheap or expensive?
Griffin is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.0% of the typical household income of $47,057. It ranks 39th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Griffin?
The median homeowner in Griffin pays $2,297 a year in property taxes, about 1.04% of the median home value.
Is Griffin 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 Griffin?
The median home value in Griffin is $220,900, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
23,761 people live in Griffin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.