salaryRent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33.3 minutes each way. Most homes (82.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,440 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 150 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Powder Springs?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Powder Springs
| Size | Powder Springs | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,356 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,825 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,033 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Powder Springs
Life in Powder Springs
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Powder Springs?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $74 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $332,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,290 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Powder Springs, GA?
Renting in Powder Springs costs a median of about $2,236 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Powder Springs?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,440 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Powder Springs cheap or expensive?
Powder Springs is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $113,318. It ranks 150th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Powder Springs?
The median homeowner in Powder Springs pays $2,462 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs?
The median home value in Powder Springs is $332,900, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
18,009 people live in Powder Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.