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Is LaGrange, GA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 31 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,20731% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$47,139about $3,928/month · 46% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$216,30035% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Most households rent (60%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,280 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 41 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

LaGrange
$1,207
Duluth
$1,867
Redan
$1,756
Lawrenceville
$1,972
McDonough
$2,138
Chamblee
$2,063
Martinez
$1,916

How much do households earn in LaGrange?

Under $25k
25.5%
$25k–50k
28.6%
$50k–100k
22.1%
$100k–150k
10.2%
$150k+
5.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in LaGrange

SizeLaGrangeU.S. average
1 bedroom$930$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,115$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,227$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in LaGrange

🏛️ Property tax$1,842a year · 0.85% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$221a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in LaGrange

Commute to work22 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home39.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line22.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in LaGrange?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $294 a month less.

Renting
$1,207
Owning
$1,501

Owning assumes a typical $216,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,630 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in LaGrange, GA?

Renting in LaGrange costs a median of about $1,207 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,280 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is LaGrange cheap or expensive?

LaGrange is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.7% of the typical household income of $47,139. It ranks 41st cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in LaGrange?

The median homeowner in LaGrange pays $1,842 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.

Is LaGrange 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 LaGrange?

The median home value in LaGrange is $216,300, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.

32,078 people live in LaGrange. Numbers are typical (middle) values.