salaryRent is lower than in 54% 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 $62,600 a year. That is $30 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 72 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Port Wentworth?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Port Wentworth
| Size | Port Wentworth | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,406 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,657 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,107 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,123 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,413 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Port Wentworth 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 Port Wentworth, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Port Wentworth
Life in Port Wentworth
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Port Wentworth?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $18 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $228,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,810 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port Wentworth, GA?
Renting in Port Wentworth costs a median of about $1,565 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Port Wentworth?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,600 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Port Wentworth cheap or expensive?
Port Wentworth is rated OK: rent takes 21.8% of the typical household income of $85,990. It ranks 72nd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Port Wentworth?
The median homeowner in Port Wentworth pays $1,629 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.
Is Port Wentworth 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 Port Wentworth?
The median home value in Port Wentworth is $228,100, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
12,892 people live in Port Wentworth. Numbers are typical (middle) values.