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Is McRae-Helena, GA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$75057% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$47,042about $3,920/month · 46% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$113,50066% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $30,000 a year. That is $14 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 8 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

McRae-Helena
$750
Byron
$1,073
Barnesville
$890
Jonesboro
$1,124
Temple
$1,399
Fairfield Plantation
$1,876
Oakwood
$1,740

How much do households earn in McRae-Helena?

Under $25k
33.6%
$25k–50k
19.2%
$50k–100k
25.4%
$100k–150k
8.6%
$150k+
2.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 10.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in McRae-Helena

SizeMcRae-HelenaU.S. average
2 bedrooms$852$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,029$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is McRae-Helena overall?

Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).

Housing
89
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
93
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for McRae-Helena, so the Georgia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in McRae-Helena

🏛️ Property tax$1,284a year · 1.13% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$193a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in McRae-Helena

Commute to work21 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home54.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line31.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in McRae-Helena?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $38 of each other each month.

Renting
$750
Owning
$788

Owning assumes a typical $113,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,350 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in McRae-Helena, GA?

Renting in McRae-Helena costs a median of about $750 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

How much do I need to make to live in McRae-Helena?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $30,000 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.

Is McRae-Helena cheap or expensive?

McRae-Helena is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.1% of the typical household income of $47,042. It ranks 8th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in McRae-Helena?

The median homeowner in McRae-Helena pays $1,284 a year in property taxes, about 1.13% of the median home value.

Is McRae-Helena 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 McRae-Helena?

The median home value in McRae-Helena is $113,500, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

6,030 people live in McRae-Helena. Numbers are typical (middle) values.