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Cost of living in Baldwin County, GA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,834/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 43,669 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $861 30%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $424 15%
Groceries $324 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $165 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Baldwin County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$748
per month
1 bedroom
$861
per month
2 bedroom
$984
per month
3 bedroom
$1,186
per month
4 bedroom
$1,540
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Baldwin County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$55,413
per year
Individual earnings
$35,975
per year
Per capita
$32,573
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Baldwin County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$164,700
Annual property tax
$1,222

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Baldwin County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$163
per month · 14.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$42
per month
Annual total
$2,460
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Baldwin County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Baldwin County

State and local tax rates for Georgia.

State income tax
5.5%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.0%
Combined sales tax
7.4%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Baldwin County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.1 min
Drive alone
82.3%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
6.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Baldwin County

What it costs to live in Baldwin County each month.

Single person
$2,834
per month
  • Rent $861
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $424
  • State tax $165
Couple
$3,947
per month
  • Rent $984
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $577
  • State tax $254
Family
$6,285
per month
  • Rent $1,186
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $577
  • State tax $254

Frequently asked questions about Baldwin County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Baldwin County?

In Baldwin County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $861 per month, a two-bedroom averages $984 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,186 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Baldwin County?

In Baldwin County, GA, the average household income is $55,413 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,975 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Baldwin County?

The estimated cost of living in Baldwin County, GA is approximately $2,834 per month for a single person, $3,947 for a couple, $6,285 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Baldwin County?

The combined sales tax rate in Baldwin County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.

Is Baldwin County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Baldwin County, GA would need approximately $2,834 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,413 per year ($4,618 per month). Baldwin County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Baldwin County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Baldwin County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Baldwin County?

The average home value in Baldwin County, GA is $164,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,222, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Baldwin County compare to other areas?

You can compare Baldwin County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Baldwin County is in the Milledgeville, GA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources