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Acworth, GA is a popular destination for both business and leisure travelers. The cost of living in Acworth is slightly higher than the national average, but that’s offset by high wages and excellent job opportunities. The median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is around $1,770 per month, while groceries tend to be slightly cheaper with an index of 98 compared to the US average of 100. Local companies in Acworth include Cobb County School System, WellStar Health Systems, Lockheed Martin, and Bryant Bank & Trust Group. Despite its higher cost of living compared to other places in Georgia, Acworth maintains low unemployment rates due to its thriving economy.

Acworth has an unemployment rate of 3.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Acworth has seen the job market decrease by -5.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 46.0%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Acworth
- The Sales Tax Rate for Acworth is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Acworth is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Acworth
- The average income of a Acworth resident is $31,328 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Acworth resident is $72,788 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyAcworth, GeorgiaUnited States
  3.46
  -5.1%-6.2%
  46.0%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  5.8%4.6%
  $31,328$37,638
  $72,788$69,021
  $77,914$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  6.5%6.8%
  11.3%10.0%
  2.6%2.5%
  11.6%11.0%
  5.6%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  3.3%1.9%
  5.3%4.7%
  1.3%1.9%
  9.4%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.9%4.2%
  6.3%9.3%
  12.0%14.0%
  1.0%2.1%
  10.7%7.0%
  5.6%4.8%
  2.9%4.7%
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Over 8 years ago

So you want to know about Acworth, do ya? Well, imagine a tired industrial town with concrete plants, old run-down strip malls, the busiest rail road (so you're  More

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What else can I say? It's better than Cherokee County, they're run over with Meth and Heroin. Acworth has a crack and weed problem. Pick your poison.  More

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Acworth is north of Atlanta. The population is just over 20K and the cost of living is very low compared to almost anywhere in the region. If you love a sunny, warm  More

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