salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,920 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 157 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Richmond Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Richmond Hill
| Size | Richmond Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,651 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,027 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,336 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Richmond Hill
Life in Richmond Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Richmond Hill?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $123 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $313,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,340 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Richmond Hill, GA?
Renting in Richmond Hill costs a median of about $2,298 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Richmond Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,920 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Richmond Hill cheap or expensive?
Richmond Hill is rated OK: rent takes 27.5% of the typical household income of $100,111. It ranks 157th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Richmond Hill?
The median homeowner in Richmond Hill pays $2,666 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill?
The median home value in Richmond Hill is $313,400, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
18,181 people live in Richmond Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.