Smyrna, GA
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$68,862
across all roles
Cost Index
92
Below Average
Avg Rent
$1,371/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Smyrna?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.76× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 92 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,805/mo, Smyrna is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
92
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,371
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,805
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$60,505
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.76×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
1582
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Smyrna
By gross annual salary
- $219,909
- $218,788
- $217,261
- $213,390
- $213,232
- $212,144
- $211,025
- $211,013
- $210,664
- $208,873
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,942/mo
- $10,874/mo
- $10,781/mo
- $10,640/mo
- $10,573/mo
- $10,545/mo
- $10,483/mo
- $10,401/mo
- $10,401/mo
- $10,270/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Smyrna
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.