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Is Peachtree City, GA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,29731% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$122,935about $10,245/month · 41% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$482,50045% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 61.6% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,880 a year. That is $44 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 155 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Peachtree City
$2,297
$1,243
$2,381
$2,054
$1,705

How much do households earn in Peachtree City?

Under $25k
7.9%
$25k–50k
11.7%
$50k–100k
31.4%
$100k–150k
21.9%
$150k+
23.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 45.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Peachtree City

SizePeachtree CityU.S. average
Studio$1,835$1,338
1 bedroom$1,759$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,137$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,240$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,914$2,098

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

How expensive is Peachtree City 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 Peachtree City, so the Georgia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Peachtree City

🏛️ Property tax$4,212a year · 0.87% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$163a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Peachtree City

Commute to work28.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree61.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Peachtree City?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,051 a month less.

Renting
$2,297
Owning
$3,348

Owning assumes a typical $482,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,250 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Peachtree City, GA?

Renting in Peachtree City costs a median of about $2,297 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

How much do I need to make to live in Peachtree City?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,880 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Peachtree City cheap or expensive?

Peachtree City is rated OK: rent takes 22.4% of the typical household income of $122,935. It ranks 155th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Peachtree City?

The median homeowner in Peachtree City pays $4,212 a year in property taxes, about 0.87% of the median home value.

Is Peachtree City 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 Peachtree City?

The median home value in Peachtree City is $482,500, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

39,576 people live in Peachtree City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.