salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.9 years of household income. Most households rent (67%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 70% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,080 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 140 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Vinings?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Vinings
| Size | Vinings | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,696 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,815 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,000 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,338 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Vinings 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 Vinings, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Vinings
Life in Vinings
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vinings?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,093 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $604,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vinings, GA?
Renting in Vinings costs a median of about $2,102 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Vinings?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,080 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Vinings cheap or expensive?
Vinings is rated OK: rent takes 24.6% of the typical household income of $102,438. It ranks 140th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Vinings?
The median homeowner in Vinings pays $3,802 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is Vinings 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 Vinings?
The median home value in Vinings is $604,600, about 5.9 times the typical yearly household income.
14,390 people live in Vinings. Numbers are typical (middle) values.