salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 66% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,160 a year. That is $37 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 113 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Roswell?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Roswell
| Size | Roswell | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,591 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,739 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,889 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,252 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,283 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Roswell overall?
Everyday prices in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area are same as the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Roswell
Life in Roswell
What jobs pay in Roswell
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $139,870 | 16.3% |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | 16.5% |
| Software Developer | $132,960 | 17.2% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 | 17.2% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | 19.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | 20.4% |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | 20.5% |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | 22.7% |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,370 | 22.8% |
| Civil Engineer | $88,000 | 26.0% |
| Accountant | $85,820 | 26.6% |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | 28.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | 29.8% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,060 | 35.1% |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | 37.5% |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | 38.7% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,970 | 38.7% |
| Electrician | $58,650 | 39.0% |
| Plumber | $58,380 | 39.1% |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | 45.1% |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | 48.3% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 | 49.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,710 | 53.5% |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,350 | 58.1% |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,020 | 58.6% |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,230 | 61.4% |
| Retail Salesperson | $32,850 | 69.6% |
| Cashier | $30,010 | 76.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | 123.8% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Roswell?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,031 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $567,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $56,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Roswell, GA?
Renting in Roswell costs a median of about $1,904 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Roswell?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,160 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Roswell cheap or expensive?
Roswell is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.5% of the typical household income of $138,753. It ranks 113th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Roswell?
The median homeowner in Roswell pays $4,383 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.
Is Roswell more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Roswell?
The median home value in Roswell is $567,100, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
92,621 people live in Roswell. Numbers are typical (middle) values.