salaryRent is lower than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.3 minutes. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,080 a year. That is $20 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 27 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tifton?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tifton
| Size | Tifton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $719 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $567 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $828 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,006 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,057 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tifton 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 Tifton, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tifton
Life in Tifton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tifton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $334 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $196,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tifton, GA?
Renting in Tifton costs a median of about $1,027 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Tifton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,080 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tifton cheap or expensive?
Tifton is rated OK: rent takes 25.2% of the typical household income of $48,854. It ranks 27th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tifton?
The median homeowner in Tifton pays $1,680 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is Tifton 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 Tifton?
The median home value in Tifton is $196,200, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
17,210 people live in Tifton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.