salaryMacon is the 4th-largest city in Georgia that we track, with 156,578 residents. Rent is lower than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,040 a year. That is $25 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 48 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Macon?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Macon
| Size | Macon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $871 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $959 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,130 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,176 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,335 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Macon overall?
Everyday prices in the Macon-Bibb County metro area are 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.5, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Macon
Life in Macon
What jobs pay in Macon
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $132,280 | 11.6% |
| Physician Assistant | $122,670 | 12.5% |
| Software Developer | $120,410 | 12.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $115,860 | 13.2% |
| Lawyer | $108,200 | 14.2% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $92,780 | 16.5% |
| Operations Manager | $90,500 | 16.9% |
| Registered Nurse | $85,070 | 18.0% |
| Civil Engineer | $83,620 | 18.3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,260 | 19.3% |
| Accountant | $74,870 | 20.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,510 | 24.9% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $60,990 | 25.1% |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,510 | 25.3% |
| Electrician | $54,320 | 28.2% |
| Truck Driver | $50,190 | 30.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $48,980 | 31.3% |
| Plumber | $48,110 | 31.8% |
| Police Officer | $46,630 | 32.8% |
| Firefighter | $45,660 | 33.5% |
| Carpenter | $41,670 | 36.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $38,400 | 39.9% |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,340 | 39.9% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,140 | 41.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,540 | 41.9% |
| Restaurant Cook | $31,650 | 48.4% |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,820 | 53.1% |
| Cashier | $27,820 | 55.0% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $17,830 | 85.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Macon?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $65 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $174,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,450 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Macon, GA?
Renting in Macon costs a median of about $1,276 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Macon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,040 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Macon cheap or expensive?
Macon is rated OK: rent takes 27.7% of the typical household income of $55,256. It ranks 48th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Macon?
The median homeowner in Macon pays $1,801 a year in property taxes, about 1.03% of the median home value.
Is Macon more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Macon?
The median home value in Macon is $174,500, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
156,578 people live in Macon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.