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Is Scottdale, GA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,17424% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$92,330about $7,694/month · 6% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$357,1007% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.1 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,960 a year. That is $42 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 146 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Scottdale
$2,174
Locust Grove
$1,655
Garden City
$1,614
Fort Oglethorpe
$1,323
Vidalia
$744
Cedartown
$1,358
Flowery Branch
$1,669

How much do households earn in Scottdale?

Under $25k
10.1%
$25k–50k
16.4%
$50k–100k
35.8%
$100k–150k
17.2%
$150k+
13.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Scottdale

SizeScottdaleU.S. average
Studio$1,297$1,338
1 bedroom$1,364$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,834$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,853$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Scottdale overall?

Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).

Housing
89
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
93
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Scottdale, so the Georgia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Scottdale

🏛️ Property tax$3,368a year · 0.94% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$133a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Scottdale

Commute to work30.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree53.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home51.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Scottdale?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $304 a month less.

Renting
$2,174
Owning
$2,478

Owning assumes a typical $357,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,710 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Scottdale, GA?

Renting in Scottdale costs a median of about $2,174 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

How much do I need to make to live in Scottdale?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,960 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Scottdale cheap or expensive?

Scottdale is rated OK: rent takes 28.3% of the typical household income of $92,330. It ranks 146th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Scottdale?

The median homeowner in Scottdale pays $3,368 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.

Is Scottdale 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 Scottdale?

The median home value in Scottdale is $357,100, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

10,542 people live in Scottdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.