Cost of Living in DeKalb County, GA

Modeled annual cost: $63,396.

Median family income: $101,059.

Affordability Snapshot

GA County Median

$45,425

State Rank

10thMost expensive counties in GA out of 159See Georgia county rankings

Median Income

$101,059

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in DeKalb County, GA.

$19,364 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$63,396

Per year

  • Housing:$19,364
  • Taxes:$14,367
  • Transport:$11,366
  • Other Costs:$7,456
  • Healthcare:$6,195
  • Food:$4,650
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Georgia

1Chattooga County, GA
$41,051
2Laurens County, GA
$41,148
3Ware County, GA
$41,548
4Wayne County, GA
$41,653
5Bacon County, GA
$42,012

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Cost of Living in DeKalb County, GA (2026)