salaryRent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,240 a year. That is $36 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 108 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Stone Mountain?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Stone Mountain
| Size | Stone Mountain | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,223 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,664 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,679 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Stone Mountain 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 Stone Mountain, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Stone Mountain
Life in Stone Mountain
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Stone Mountain?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $424 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $206,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,640 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stone Mountain, GA?
Renting in Stone Mountain costs a median of about $1,856 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Stone Mountain?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,240 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Stone Mountain cheap or expensive?
Stone Mountain is rated Expensive: rent takes 44.0% of the typical household income of $50,660. It ranks 108th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Stone Mountain?
The median homeowner in Stone Mountain pays $2,352 a year in property taxes, about 1.14% of the median home value.
Is Stone Mountain 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 Stone Mountain?
The median home value in Stone Mountain is $206,400, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
6,623 people live in Stone Mountain. Numbers are typical (middle) values.