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Is Thomaston, GA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 34 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,20231% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$41,972about $3,498/month · 52% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$211,00037% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Most households rent (65%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,080 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Georgia. It is number 40 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Thomaston
$1,202
Jesup
$732
Cordele
$1,109
Cairo
$819
Cedartown
$1,358
Skidaway Island
$3,500+
Fort Stewart
$1,906

How much do households earn in Thomaston?

Under $25k
34.7%
$25k–50k
19.6%
$50k–100k
24.6%
$100k–150k
5.5%
$150k+
8.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Thomaston

SizeThomastonU.S. average
1 bedroom$705$1,324
2 bedrooms$866$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,170$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,348$2,098

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

How expensive is Thomaston 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 Thomaston, so the Georgia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Thomaston

🏛️ Property tax$1,668a year · 0.79% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$161a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Thomaston

Commute to work22.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home34.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line28.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Thomaston?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $262 a month less.

Renting
$1,202
Owning
$1,464

Owning assumes a typical $211,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,100 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Thomaston, GA?

Renting in Thomaston costs a median of about $1,202 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,080 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Thomaston cheap or expensive?

Thomaston is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.4% of the typical household income of $41,972. It ranks 40th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Thomaston?

The median homeowner in Thomaston pays $1,668 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.

Is Thomaston 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 Thomaston?

The median home value in Thomaston is $211,000, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.

9,831 people live in Thomaston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.