What is the cost of living in Roswell, GA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Roswell has an overall cost of living index of 129, which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Georgia, Roswell has a cost of living index that's 1.4x higher than Georgia's index of 95.
The standard of living in Roswell ranks as #147 most affordable out of the 157 places we measured in Georgia. By definition, that implies Roswell ranks as the #10 most expensive place in the Peach State.
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Roswell Cost Of Living Vs. Georgia
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Roswell. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Roswell is 101.
The Groceries index in Roswell is 99.
The Health index in Roswell is 194.
The Housing index in Roswell is 100.
The Transportation index in Roswell is 106.
The Utilities index in Roswell is 95.
| Living Expense | Roswell | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 194 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Roswell Cost Of Living Compared To Georgia Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Roswell, GA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Georgia, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Roswell is $658,156.
The Median Rent in Roswell is $1,810.
The Median Income in Roswell is $128,654.
The Home Value To Income in Roswell is 5.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Roswell is 0.17x.
Roswell, GA Costs By Category
Detailed Roswell Services costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Roswell Groceries costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Roswell Health costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Roswell Transportation costs vs. Georgia
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Roswell
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Roswell. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Sandy Springs, GA has a cost of living index of 135, 1.0x Roswell.
Johns Creek, GA has a cost of living index of 132, 1.0x Roswell.
Alpharetta, GA has a cost of living index of 137, 1.1x Roswell.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Roswell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Springs, GA | 107,087 | 135 | 1.0x |
| Johns Creek, GA | 81,988 | 132 | 1.0x |
| Alpharetta, GA | 66,855 | 137 | 1.1x |
| Dunwoody, GA | 51,758 | 136 | 1.1x |
| Peachtree Corners, GA | 42,373 | 124 | 1.0x |
| Milton, GA | 41,546 | 143 | 1.1x |
| Woodstock, GA | 37,381 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Duluth, GA | 32,426 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Sugar Hill, GA | 26,128 | 112 | 0.9x |
| Decatur, GA | 24,518 | 148 | 1.1x |
