Cost of Living in Stonecrest, GA

With a cost of living index of 99, Stonecrest, GA is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% cheaper than the national average and 16% above the Georgia state average of 82. With a population of 59,917, Stonecrest is a mid-sized community that balances access to services with a more manageable cost of living compared to larger metros.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Stonecrest's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,490 (13% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $223,100 (27% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.5x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Stonecrest is $62,939, which is 16% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 28% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

Everyday prices in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.