Kennesaw, GA

Yes — Kennesaw is about 16% more expensive than the national average, with an overall Cost Index of 116. Housing is the biggest factor: the typical home here is valued around $402,095, and monthly rents average roughly $1,820. Day-to-day costs like groceries and utilities tend to run closer to the national norm.

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,820, while local median household income is $79,759. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 27% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

Georgia has a progressive state income tax with a top rate of 5.49%. The effective property tax rate is 0.92%. On a home worth $402,095, that translates to roughly $3,699 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 7.38% on everyday purchases.

The typical monthly rent in Kennesaw is around $1,820. That's about 35% higher than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $402,095, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

The median home in Kennesaw is valued at $402,095. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $2,033/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 69% of residents here own their homes.

Grocery prices in Kennesaw are about average compared to the rest of the US (index: 100, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are about typical (index: 96). Overall, these everyday costs shouldn't cause major surprises if you're moving from another similarly-sized US city.

Kennesaw is a smaller city with a population of about 33,627. The median age of residents is 35.4, which is close to the national median. The local poverty rate is 11.86%, near the national average of 12.4%.