Cost of Living in Vinings, GA

Population 13,538 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

162
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Vinings run well above the national baseline, with a median of $552,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $91,308 place the city among the better-paid Georgia metros. An unemployment rate of 2.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Vinings sits roughly 7 miles northwest of Atlanta. Median home values run roughly 31% higher than Atlanta's $421,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 181
Rent 134

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

About the Cost of Living in Vinings

The median home value in Vinings is $551,700 — 81% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,761/month, 34% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $91,308/year is 22% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, 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, Vinings has a cost of living index of 162 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 62% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$551,700
81% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$490,393
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,761/mo
34% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,721/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.1x
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 32.6%
Renter-occupied 67.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,761
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,375/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
25.9 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
28.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.0%
Carpooled
5.2%
Walked
3.7%
Work from home
28.5%

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
$91,308
22% above avg
Per Capita Income
$75,092
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
39% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Labor Force Participation
81.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 40.1%
Graduate degree 26.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33
Male median age 32.8
Female median age 33

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
66.6%
Good air days/yr
125
Max AQI recorded
140
PM2.5 days
183
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Vinings, GA?

Vinings has a cost index of 162 (100 = national average). It is 62% above the national average.

What is average rent in Vinings, GA?

The median gross rent in Vinings is $1,761 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Vinings?

The median home value in Vinings is $551,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Vinings?

The median household income in Vinings is $91,308 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Vinings, GA?

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

Is Vinings, GA affordable?

Vinings is above average in cost of living, with an index of 162 — about 62% higher than the national average.

Vinings at a Glance

Population
13,538
Median Income
$91,308
Home Value
$551,700
Median Rent
$1,761/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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