Cost of Living in Cartersville, GA

Population 23,617 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Cartersville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $298,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Cartersville is about 30 miles northwest of Sandy Springs, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 49% lower than Sandy Springs' $584,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 98

Rent 91

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

About the Cost of Living in Cartersville

The median home value in Cartersville is $298,000 — 2% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,194/month, 9% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $78,640/year is 5% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.5%, 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 72.4°F and lows of 49.2°F. Overall, Cartersville has a cost of living index of 95 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$298,000

2% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$320,022

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,194/mo

9% below avg

Zillow Rent

$1,685/mo

Zillow ZORI

Price-to-Rent Ratio

20.8x

Favors renting

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 61.2%

Renter-occupied 38.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,194

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,808/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

27.7 min

3% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

9.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

77.6%

Carpooled

9.3%

Public transit

0.0%

Walked

2.3%

Work from home

9.4%

⚡ 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

$78,640

5% above avg

Per Capita Income

$38,580

Unemployment Rate

1.5%

70% below avg

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Labor Force Participation

63.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.6%

Graduate degree 8.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.1

Male median age 36.8

Female median age 37.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

72.4°F

Avg Low

49.2°F

Annual Precip

48.1"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	52	57	65	73	81	87	90	89	84	74	63	55
Low °F	31	34	40	47	56	64	68	67	61	49	39	34
Precip"	4.29	4.69	4.72	4.15	3.67	3.79	3.88	3.44	3.63	3.25	4.06	4.49

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

91%

4-Year Graduation Rate

15.5:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

18,092

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cartersville, GA?

Cartersville has a cost index of 95 (100 = national average). It is 5% below the national average.

What is average rent in Cartersville, GA?

The median gross rent in Cartersville is $1,194 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cartersville?

The median home value in Cartersville is $298,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Cartersville?

The median household income in Cartersville is $78,640 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cartersville, GA?

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

Is Cartersville, GA affordable?

Cartersville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 95 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Cartersville?

Cartersville has average high temperatures of 72.4°F and average lows of 49.2°F. Annual precipitation is 48.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Cartersville at a Glance

Population: 23,617
Median Income: $78,640
Home Value: $298,000
Median Rent: $1,194/mo
Unemployment: 1.5%
Avg High Temp: 72.4°F
Sales Tax: 7.3%

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