salaryRent is lower than in 61% of 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 $57,720 a year. That is $28 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 63 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Perry?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Perry
| Size | Perry | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $747 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,136 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,678 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,168 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Perry 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 Perry, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Perry
Life in Perry
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Perry?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $120 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $225,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,530 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Perry, GA?
Renting in Perry costs a median of about $1,443 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Perry?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,720 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Perry cheap or expensive?
Perry is rated OK: rent takes 20.9% of the typical household income of $82,946. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Perry?
The median homeowner in Perry pays $2,212 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.
Is Perry 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 Perry?
The median home value in Perry is $225,300, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
23,001 people live in Perry. Numbers are typical (middle) values.