salaryRent is higher than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,800 a year. That is $34 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 97 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lithia Springs?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lithia Springs
| Size | Lithia Springs | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,466 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,608 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,268 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lithia Springs 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 Lithia Springs, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lithia Springs
Life in Lithia Springs
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lithia Springs?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $219 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $220,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,000 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lithia Springs, GA?
Renting in Lithia Springs costs a median of about $1,745 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Lithia Springs?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,800 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lithia Springs cheap or expensive?
Lithia Springs is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.1% of the typical household income of $67,317. It ranks 97th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lithia Springs?
The median homeowner in Lithia Springs pays $1,422 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.
Is Lithia Springs 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 Lithia Springs?
The median home value in Lithia Springs is $220,000, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
16,875 people live in Lithia Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.