Roswell, GA Cost of Living


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Roswell cost of living score
113.3
More expensive
13.3% higher
than the US average
19.9% higher
than the Georgia average
Roswell, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.3% higher than the U.S. average and 19.9% higher than the average for Georgia.

Roswell, GA

Housing costs in Roswell?
A typical home costs $575,400, which is 70.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 86.7% more expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Roswell costs $1,870 per month, which is 30.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 31.6% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Roswell?
To live comfortably in Roswell, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $110,160 for a family, and $66,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Roswell?
Roswell delivers up one of the most appealing options for cost-effective living found somewhere near Georgia's Fulton County featuring median property values standing firmly around $420K and rent often comes in a bit closer to $1,500 respectively - both considerably lower compared to other nearby towns like Alpharetta or Sandy Springs which are positioned much deeper down south. Groceries similarly remain completely equal with United States figures thanks largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax amounts out constantly at 6%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRoswellGeorgiaUnited States
  113.394.5100.0
  102.695.5100
  98.899.8100.0
  171.082.4100.0
  $575,400$308,200$338,100
  101.2%103.2%100.0%
  123.0105.1100.0
  103.383.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

I just moved here from out of state was excited because the area is beautiful, beautiful homes, parks, and schools have great ratings. Everyone seems nice when we are  More

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Over 7 years ago

While the public schools are good, they are constantly being under-funded and classroom sizes are increasing. You can get a decent home for the money here, but the area  More

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Over 7 years ago

We recently relocated (cross country) to Roswell, GA, and our family could not have found a better place. This is a family friendly town, with an abundance of activities  More

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