Cost of Living in Albany, GA
Albany, GA — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Albany, GA to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Albany, GA vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 87.7 | −12.3% |
| Housing | 54.6 | −45.4% |
| Goods | 96.3 | −3.7% |
| Utilities | 88.3 | −11.7% |
| Other services | 98.7 | −1.3% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Albany, GA
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $966 | $38,640/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,006 | $40,240/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,129 | $45,160/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,534 | $61,360/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,858 | $74,320/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Albany, GA
- Federal income tax$3,054
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,704
- Medicare (1.45%)$632
- Georgia income tax$1,641
- Take-home pay$35,588
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.19% state
Highest-paying jobs in Albany, GA
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Albany, GA expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Albany, GA metro area are 87.7% of the U.S. average, with housing at 54.6%. It is the #345 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Albany, GA?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $52,601 in Albany, GA (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $43,620.
How much is rent in Albany, GA?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Albany, GA are $966 for a studio, $1,006 for one bedroom, $1,129 for two bedrooms and $1,534 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Albany, GA
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $85,380
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other — $60,230
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $26,820
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $37,000
- Nursing Assistant — $35,260
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $26,670
Protective Service Occupations
- Security Guard — $29,700
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $34,840
- Cooks, Restaurant — $29,150
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $22,830
- Waiter and Waitress — $18,330
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $72,020
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $58,560
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $37,770
- Retail Salesperson — $28,660
- Cashier — $27,090
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $58,630
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $38,240
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $37,830
- Office Clerks, General — $37,350
- Customer Service Representative — $33,190
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $43,680
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $57,050
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $35,360
- Stocker and Order Filler — $32,730