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Is Waycross, GA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 12 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$40177% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$41,308about $3,442/month · 53% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$84,10075% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.7 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $16,040 a year. That is $8 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 1 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Waycross
$401
Wilmington Island
$2,135
Belvedere Park
$2,003
Vinings
$2,102
Bainbridge
$729
Clarkston
$1,464
Covington
$1,488

How much do households earn in Waycross?

Under $25k
32.7%
$25k–50k
30.2%
$50k–100k
22.7%
$100k–150k
4.1%
$150k+
1.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 5.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Waycross

SizeWaycrossU.S. average
1 bedroom$363$1,324
2 bedrooms$849$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,037$1,698

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

How expensive is Waycross overall?

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

Housing
89
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
93
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

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

Taxes and bills in Waycross

🏛️ Property tax$818a year · 0.97% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$190a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Waycross

Commute to work18.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree16%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home46.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line32.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment11.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Waycross?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $183 a month less.

Renting
$401
Owning
$584

Owning assumes a typical $84,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,410 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Waycross, GA?

Renting in Waycross costs a median of about $401 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $16,040 a year, or $8 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Waycross cheap or expensive?

Waycross is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.6% of the typical household income of $41,308. It ranks 1st cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Waycross?

The median homeowner in Waycross pays $818 a year in property taxes, about 0.97% of the median home value.

Is Waycross 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 Waycross?

The median home value in Waycross is $84,100, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.

13,756 people live in Waycross. Numbers are typical (middle) values.