salaryRent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.1 minutes. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,520 a year. That is $24 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 46 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Valdosta?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Valdosta
| Size | Valdosta | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $883 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,065 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,305 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,274 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Valdosta overall?
Everyday prices in the Valdosta metro area are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Valdosta
Life in Valdosta
What jobs pay in Valdosta
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $127,810 | 11.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $117,400 | 12.9% |
| Software Developer | $105,640 | 14.3% |
| Lawyer | $101,000 | 15.0% |
| Operations Manager | $79,440 | 19.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,360 | 19.1% |
| Civil Engineer | $79,160 | 19.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $74,360 | 20.4% |
| Accountant | $73,420 | 20.6% |
| Market Research Analyst | $64,840 | 23.4% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,480 | 23.9% |
| Electrician | $50,560 | 30.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $49,860 | 30.4% |
| Truck Driver | $47,880 | 31.7% |
| HVAC Technician | $47,020 | 32.2% |
| Police Officer | $46,960 | 32.3% |
| Plumber | $46,070 | 32.9% |
| Carpenter | $37,840 | 40.1% |
| Medical Assistant | $35,320 | 42.9% |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,260 | 43.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $34,770 | 43.6% |
| Firefighter | $34,600 | 43.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,040 | 44.5% |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,880 | 50.7% |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,600 | 53.0% |
| Cashier | $26,470 | 57.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,510 | 81.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Valdosta?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $5 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $182,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,280 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Valdosta, GA?
Renting in Valdosta costs a median of about $1,263 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Valdosta?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,520 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Valdosta cheap or expensive?
Valdosta is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.6% of the typical household income of $49,530. It ranks 46th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Valdosta?
The median homeowner in Valdosta pays $1,735 a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.
Is Valdosta more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Valdosta?
The median home value in Valdosta is $182,800, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
55,252 people live in Valdosta. Numbers are typical (middle) values.