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Is Norcross, GA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 33 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,25729% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$81,174about $6,765/month · 7% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$403,40021% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,280 a year. That is $43 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 152 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Norcross
$2,257
Powder Springs
$2,236
Buford
$1,761
North Druid Hills
$1,983
Richmond Hill
$2,298
Calhoun
$1,669
North Decatur
$2,096

How much do households earn in Norcross?

Under $25k
14.4%
$25k–50k
23.3%
$50k–100k
29.3%
$100k–150k
13.1%
$150k+
16.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Norcross

SizeNorcrossU.S. average
Studio$1,034$1,338
1 bedroom$1,506$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,769$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,992$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,244$2,098

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

How expensive is Norcross 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 Norcross, so the Georgia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Norcross

🏛️ Property tax$3,967a year · 0.98% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$151a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Norcross

Commute to work27.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree40.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Norcross?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $542 a month less.

Renting
$2,257
Owning
$2,799

Owning assumes a typical $403,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,340 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Norcross, GA?

Renting in Norcross costs a median of about $2,257 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

How much do I need to make to live in Norcross?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,280 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Norcross cheap or expensive?

Norcross is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.4% of the typical household income of $81,174. It ranks 152nd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Norcross?

The median homeowner in Norcross pays $3,967 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.

Is Norcross 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 Norcross?

The median home value in Norcross is $403,400, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.

18,007 people live in Norcross. Numbers are typical (middle) values.