salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Most households rent (71%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,200 a year. That is $18 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 20 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Waynesboro?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Waynesboro
| Size | Waynesboro | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $343 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $768 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $861 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Waynesboro
Life in Waynesboro
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Waynesboro?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $191 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $161,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Waynesboro, GA?
Renting in Waynesboro costs a median of about $930 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Waynesboro?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,200 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Waynesboro cheap or expensive?
Waynesboro is rated OK: rent takes 24.9% of the typical household income of $44,887. It ranks 20th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Waynesboro?
The median homeowner in Waynesboro pays $1,171 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro?
The median home value in Waynesboro is $161,500, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
5,644 people live in Waynesboro. Numbers are typical (middle) values.