salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 34 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,680 a year. That is $40 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 138 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Villa Rica?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Villa Rica
| Size | Villa Rica | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,671 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,281 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,825 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,919 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Villa Rica 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 Villa Rica, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Villa Rica
Life in Villa Rica
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Villa Rica?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $189 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $274,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,420 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Villa Rica, GA?
Renting in Villa Rica costs a median of about $2,092 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Villa Rica?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,680 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Villa Rica cheap or expensive?
Villa Rica is rated OK: rent takes 26.5% of the typical household income of $94,696. It ranks 138th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Villa Rica?
The median homeowner in Villa Rica pays $2,295 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.
Is Villa Rica 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 Villa Rica?
The median home value in Villa Rica is $274,200, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
18,551 people live in Villa Rica. Numbers are typical (middle) values.