salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.8 minutes. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,440 a year. That is $18 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 21 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Moultrie?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Moultrie
| Size | Moultrie | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $456 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $620 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $894 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $852 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,200 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Moultrie 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 Moultrie, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Moultrie
Life in Moultrie
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Moultrie?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $155 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $157,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Moultrie, GA?
Renting in Moultrie costs a median of about $936 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Moultrie?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,440 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Moultrie cheap or expensive?
Moultrie is rated OK: rent takes 23.8% of the typical household income of $47,098. It ranks 21st cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Moultrie?
The median homeowner in Moultrie pays $1,314 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.
Is Moultrie 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 Moultrie?
The median home value in Moultrie is $157,200, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
14,588 people live in Moultrie. Numbers are typical (middle) values.