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Is Kennesaw, GA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,38636% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$89,899about $7,492/month · 3% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$335,4001% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,440 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 161 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Kennesaw
$2,386
Dalton
$1,316
Statesboro
$942
Martinez
$1,916
Hinesville
$1,935
Stockbridge
$2,184
Canton
$1,843

How much do households earn in Kennesaw?

Under $25k
11.2%
$25k–50k
19.7%
$50k–100k
32.2%
$100k–150k
19.7%
$150k+
12.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Kennesaw

SizeKennesawU.S. average
Studio$2,215$1,338
1 bedroom$1,645$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,853$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,238$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,653$2,098

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

How expensive is Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw, so the Georgia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Kennesaw

🏛️ Property tax$2,630a year · 0.78% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$134a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Kennesaw

Commute to work28.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree47.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home64.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kennesaw?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $59 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,386
Owning
$2,327

Owning assumes a typical $335,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,540 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kennesaw, GA?

Renting in Kennesaw costs a median of about $2,386 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,440 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Kennesaw cheap or expensive?

Kennesaw is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.8% of the typical household income of $89,899. It ranks 161st cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Kennesaw?

The median homeowner in Kennesaw pays $2,630 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.

Is Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw?

The median home value in Kennesaw is $335,400, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

34,605 people live in Kennesaw. Numbers are typical (middle) values.