Salary Needed to Live in Roswell as a Single

A single adult living independently needs approximately $21,212/year to live comfortably in Roswell, GA — including 10% savings.

Comfortable Salary
$21,212
with 10% savings
Bare Minimum
$18,384
no savings buffer
Monthly Expenses
$1,149
5% above national avg

Detailed Monthly Budget for a Single in Roswell

ExpenseRoswellNat'l AvgDiff
🏠 Studio/1BR Rent$137$113+21%
🛒 Groceries$22$17+29%
⚡ Utilities$13$14-7%
🚗 Transportation$24$26-8%
🛡️ Car Insurance$196$223-12%
🏥 Health Insurance$60$56+7%
Internet$70$65+8%
Phone$92$85+8%
Dining & Social$324$300+8%
Entertainment$130$120+8%
Personal Care$81$75+8%
Total Monthly$1,149$1,094+5%

How We Calculated the Salary

Monthly expenses:$1,149
Target savings (10%):$147/mo
Monthly after-tax needed:$1,296
Effective tax rate:25%

Gross annual salary needed:$21,212

Other Household Types in Roswell

Couple (No Kids)
$29,448/yr
$1,546/mo expenses
Family with Kids
$62,960/yr
$3,148/mo expenses
Retiree
$22,029/yr
$1,285/mo expenses

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FAQ

What salary does a single person need in Roswell?
A single person needs approximately $21,212/year ($1,768/month gross) to live comfortably in Roswell with a 10% savings rate.
How much is rent for a single person in Roswell?
A studio/1br in Roswell costs approximately $137/month, which is the largest single expense at 12% of the total budget.
Is Roswell affordable for a single person?
Roswell is roughly average for single person costs, requiring a salary close to the national median.
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