Income needed to buy a home
Cobb County, GA
$138,732
a year in household income to buy the typical Cobb County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$421,599
Down payment (10%)$42,160
Loan$379,439
Principal and interest (7.40%)$2,627/mo
Property tax (0.69% a year)$241/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$211/mo
Mortgage insurance$158/mo
Total monthly cost$3,237/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
A stretch
The typical household here earns $102,738 a year, 74% of what it takes.
In Georgia
Cobb County ranks #150 of 159 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Georgia
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart County | $79,638 | $26,914 |
| Calhoun County | $92,690 | $30,739 |
| Twiggs County | $105,851 | $33,554 |
| Randolph County | $99,709 | $33,765 |
| Macon County | $105,727 | $36,373 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.