Cost of Living in Villa Rica, GA

Population 17,798 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

94
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Villa Rica is a smaller Georgia community of around 18000 residents, where median household incomes of $86,052 and housing costs ($251,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Villa Rica sits roughly 20 miles west of South Fulton. Housing prices track closely with South Fulton's $271,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 82
Rent 111

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

About the Cost of Living in Villa Rica

The median home value in Villa Rica is $250,700 — 18% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,462/month, 11% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,052/year is 15% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, 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%. Overall, Villa Rica has a cost of living index of 94 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$250,700
18% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$309,635
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,462/mo
11% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,858/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.3x
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 61.1%
Renter-occupied 38.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,462
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,076/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
34.9 min
29% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.6%
Carpooled
7.7%
Public transit
1.0%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
12.2%

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
$86,052
15% above avg
Per Capita Income
$32,417
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
16% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Labor Force Participation
72.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.8%
Graduate degree 12.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.7
Male median age 33.2
Female median age 35.7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Villa Rica, GA?

Villa Rica has a cost index of 94 (100 = national average). It is 6% below the national average.

What is average rent in Villa Rica, GA?

The median gross rent in Villa Rica is $1,462 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Villa Rica?

The median home value in Villa Rica is $250,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Villa Rica?

The median household income in Villa Rica is $86,052 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Villa Rica, GA?

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

Is Villa Rica, GA affordable?

Villa Rica is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 94 (100 = US average).

Villa Rica at a Glance

Population
17,798
Median Income
$86,052
Home Value
$250,700
Median Rent
$1,462/mo
Unemployment
4.0%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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