Kennesaw, GA Cost of Living


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Kennesaw cost of living score
109.8
More expensive
9.8% higher
than the US average
16.2% higher
than the Georgia average
Kennesaw, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 109.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.8% higher than the U.S. average and 16.2% higher than the average for Georgia.

Kennesaw, GA

Housing costs in Kennesaw?
A typical home costs $365,500, which is 8.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.6% more expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kennesaw costs $1,750 per month, which is 22.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 26.9% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Kennesaw?
To live comfortably in Kennesaw, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $70,200 for a family, and $61,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kennesaw?
Kennesaw, GA is known to be a relatively affordable place to live. Overall, the cost of living in Kennesaw is around 8% lower than the national average. The median home value in the area is about $170,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of $219,700. Additionally, monthly utilities like electricity and water are very reasonable. Renters also benefit from low costs; the average rental rate for an apartment or house in Kennesaw is significantly lower than other cities across Georgia. All in all, Kennesaw offers an excellent cost of living that makes it an attractive destination for those looking for both affordability and convenience.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKennesawGeorgiaUnited States
  109.894.5100.0
  98.395.5100
  98.799.8100.0
  107.182.4100.0
  $365,500$308,200$338,100
  103.3%103.2%100.0%
  124.8105.1100.0
  104.683.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Kennesaw
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Over 5 years ago

Lived here for 15 years. Lived in Colorado and Missouri also and spent a lot of time in Southern California. I can tell you this place is terrible! Summers are long,  More

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Over 6 years ago

Warm autumn and always something to do no matter what  More

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Kennesaw - Here's a bit of our background to help in your assessment. We moved to GA from southern CA. I've lived in Kennesaw for 8yrs. We are a multicultural family  More

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