salaryRent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 59.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,240 a year. That is $34 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 99 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Smyrna?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Smyrna
| Size | Smyrna | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,619 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,612 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,853 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,149 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,879 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Smyrna 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 Smyrna, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Smyrna
Life in Smyrna
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Smyrna?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,363 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $449,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,950 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Smyrna, GA?
Renting in Smyrna costs a median of about $1,756 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Smyrna?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,240 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Smyrna cheap or expensive?
Smyrna is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $107,916. It ranks 99th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Smyrna?
The median homeowner in Smyrna pays $3,600 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.
Is Smyrna 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 Smyrna?
The median home value in Smyrna is $449,500, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
56,633 people live in Smyrna. Numbers are typical (middle) values.