Can A Chef Afford Rent in Albany, GA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.5% of gross income.
Albany rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).
About rent and a chef salary
Chef pay varies sharply by restaurant type, with executive chefs at high-end establishments earning materially above the BLS mean. At the national-average chef salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,604 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Georgia cities have lower median rent than Albany, which improves the affordability math on a chef salary:
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View full rent data for Albany, GA →Frequently asked questions
Can a chef afford rent in Albany, GA?
Median rent in Albany is $937 a month. A typical chef in Georgia earns about $60,943 a year, which makes that rent 18.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a chef afford in Albany?
Using the 30% rule, a chef salary in Georgia (~$60,943/yr) supports up to $1,524 a month in rent. Albany's current median rent is $937/mo, which leaves a $587/mo buffer.
How many hours does a chef work to cover rent in Albany?
At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a chef in Georgia works roughly 32 hours a month to cover Albany's median rent of $937.
Where is rent cheaper than Albany for a chef?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Valdosta ($933/mo), Chatsworth ($930/mo), Macon ($929/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a chef salary.