Cost of Living in Warner Robins, GA
Warner Robins, GA — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Warner Robins, GA to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Warner Robins, GA vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.8 | −6.2% |
| Housing | 79.2 | −20.8% |
| Goods | 96.3 | −3.7% |
| Utilities | 88.1 | −11.9% |
| Other services | 98.7 | −1.3% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Warner Robins, GA
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,074 | $42,960/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,193 | $47,720/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,328 | $53,120/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,769 | $70,760/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,053 | $82,120/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Warner Robins, GA
- Federal income tax$3,652
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,013
- Medicare (1.45%)$705
- Georgia income tax$1,900
- Take-home pay$39,331
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.19% state
Highest-paying jobs in Warner Robins, GA
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Warner Robins, GA expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Warner Robins, GA metro area are 93.8% of the U.S. average, with housing at 79.2%. It is the #187 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Warner Robins, GA?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $56,273 in Warner Robins, GA (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $48,600.
How much is rent in Warner Robins, GA?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Warner Robins, GA are $1,074 for a studio, $1,193 for one bedroom, $1,328 for two bedrooms and $1,769 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Warner Robins, GA
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $87,260
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $100,120
- Management Analyst — $96,930
- Logistician — $96,800
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $95,060
- Human Resources Specialist — $77,920
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Computer Occupations, All Other — $100,260
- Computer and Information Research Scientist — $89,500
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer — $113,980
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $75,990
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $74,000
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $43,030
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $27,640
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $78,980
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $30,140
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $52,950
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $36,200
- Cooks, Restaurant — $32,180
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $26,610
- Waiter and Waitress — $19,070
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Childcare Worker — $23,590
Sales and Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $43,610
- Retail Salesperson — $30,650
- Cashier — $28,000
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $67,290
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $57,560
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $39,680
- Office Clerks, General — $37,890
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $37,810
- Customer Service Representative — $36,830
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- Sheet Metal Worker — $70,640
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $85,220
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment — $70,640
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician — $69,330
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $48,660
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $50,990
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $47,130
- Stocker and Order Filler — $34,210