salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,760 a year. That is $42 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 145 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lilburn?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lilburn
| Size | Lilburn | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,494 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,264 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,823 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,978 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,436 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lilburn 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 Lilburn, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lilburn
Life in Lilburn
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lilburn?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $119 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $329,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lilburn, GA?
Renting in Lilburn costs a median of about $2,169 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Lilburn?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,760 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lilburn cheap or expensive?
Lilburn is rated Expensive: rent takes 38.0% of the typical household income of $68,572. It ranks 145th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lilburn?
The median homeowner in Lilburn pays $3,686 a year in property taxes, about 1.12% of the median home value.
Is Lilburn 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 Lilburn?
The median home value in Lilburn is $329,700, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
15,390 people live in Lilburn. Numbers are typical (middle) values.