Cost of Living in Adairsville, GA

Population 4,960 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

83
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Adairsville stay well under national norms: a median home value of $222,000 against median household incomes of $93,854 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Georgia. An unemployment rate of 1.1% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Adairsville is about 45 miles northwest of Sandy Springs, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 62% lower than Sandy Springs' $584,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 73
Rent 99

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Adairsville

The median home value in Adairsville is $221,600 — 27% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,304/month, 1% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $93,854/year is 26% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. Georgia's top state income tax rate is 5.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.3%. The climate averages highs of 73.5°F and lows of 50.1°F. Overall, Adairsville has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$221,600
27% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$297,172
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
1% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,966/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$773
1 BR
$817
2 BR
$984
3 BR
$1,289
4 BR
$1,520
Owner-occupied 73.8%
Renter-occupied 26.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,304
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,918/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
23.7 min
12% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
59.4%
Carpooled
25.3%
Walked
1.8%
Work from home
11.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.5%
Total Sales Tax 7.3%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 3.4%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$93,854
26% above avg
Per Capita Income
$25,802
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
77% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.4%
Graduate degree 3.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40
Male median age 39.6
Female median age 42.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
73.5°F
Avg Low
50.1°F
Annual Precip
50.7"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 535866748288919186756455
Low °F 323541485766696862503934
Precip" 4.994.814.994.463.783.803.743.773.423.754.175.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Adairsville, GA?

Adairsville has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.

What is average rent in Adairsville, GA?

The median gross rent in Adairsville is $1,304 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Adairsville?

The median home value in Adairsville is $221,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Adairsville?

The median household income in Adairsville is $93,854 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Adairsville, GA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Adairsville is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.

Is Adairsville, GA affordable?

Yes, Adairsville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Adairsville?

Adairsville has average high temperatures of 73.5°F and average lows of 50.1°F. Annual precipitation is 50.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Adairsville at a Glance

Population
4,960
Median Income
$93,854
Home Value
$221,600
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
Unemployment
1.1%
Avg High Temp
73.5°F
Sales Tax
7.3%
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