Cost of Living in Thomson, GA: Rent, Income & Home Prices

ExpensiveRent takes 44 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6675% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$45,491about $3,791/month · 48% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$161,10052% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.8 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,680 a year. That is $32 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 85 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Thomson

$1,667

$2,241

$1,622

$1,021

$1,942

$1,856

$1,630

How much do households earn in Thomson?

Under $25k

25.7%

$25k–50k

20.9%

$50k–100k

31.4%

$100k–150k

8.4%

$150k+

1.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 9.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Thomson

Size	Thomson	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$782	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$825	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,071	$1,698
4 bedrooms	$1,360	$2,098

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

How expensive is Thomson overall?

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

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

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

Taxes and bills in Thomson

🏛️ Property tax$1,565a year · 0.97% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$171a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Thomson

Commute to work16.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree13.3%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home48.5%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line28.8%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment0.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Thomson?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $549 a month less than renting.

Renting

$1,667

Owning

$1,118

Owning assumes a typical $161,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,110 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Thomson, GA?

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

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,680 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Thomson cheap or expensive?

Thomson is rated Expensive: rent takes 44.0% of the typical household income of $45,491. It ranks 85th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Thomson?

The median homeowner in Thomson pays $1,565 a year in property taxes, about 0.97% of the median home value.

Is Thomson 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 Thomson?

The median home value in Thomson is $161,100, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

6,821 people live in Thomson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Thomson, GA expensive to live in?