salaryRent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $85,520 a year. That is $41 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 143 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in McDonough?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in McDonough
| Size | McDonough | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,654 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,762 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,131 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,870 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is McDonough 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 McDonough, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in McDonough
Life in McDonough
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in McDonough?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $45 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $314,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in McDonough, GA?
Renting in McDonough costs a median of about $2,138 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in McDonough?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,520 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is McDonough cheap or expensive?
McDonough is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.6% of the typical household income of $81,257. It ranks 143rd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in McDonough?
The median homeowner in McDonough pays $2,973 a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.
Is McDonough 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 McDonough?
The median home value in McDonough is $314,600, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
30,947 people live in McDonough. Numbers are typical (middle) values.