salaryRent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,200 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 98 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mableton?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mableton
| Size | Mableton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,435 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,365 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,488 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,734 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,821 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mableton 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 Mableton, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mableton
Life in Mableton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mableton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $417 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $313,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,310 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mableton, GA?
Renting in Mableton costs a median of about $1,755 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Mableton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,200 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mableton cheap or expensive?
Mableton is rated OK: rent takes 25.0% of the typical household income of $84,101. It ranks 98th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mableton?
The median homeowner in Mableton pays $1,995 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Mableton 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 Mableton?
The median home value in Mableton is $313,100, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
77,678 people live in Mableton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.