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Cost of living in Barrow County, GA

Part of the Atlanta Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,754/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 86,982 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,653 44%
Federal tax $524 14%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $324 9%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $205 5%
State tax $193 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Barrow County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,591
per month
1 bedroom
$1,653
per month
2 bedroom
$1,830
per month
3 bedroom
$2,205
per month
4 bedroom
$2,653
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Barrow County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$77,477
per year
Individual earnings
$42,101
per year
Per capita
$31,914
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Barrow County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$255,200
Annual property tax
$2,124

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Barrow 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 Barrow County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
15.4%

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 Barrow 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 Barrow County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
33.6 min
Drive alone
79.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
7.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Barrow County

What it costs to live in Barrow County each month.

Single person
$3,754
per month
  • Rent $1,653
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $524
  • State tax $193
Couple
$5,254
per month
  • Rent $1,830
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $938
  • State tax $354
Family
$7,765
per month
  • Rent $2,205
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $938
  • State tax $354

Frequently asked questions about Barrow County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Barrow County?

In Barrow County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,653 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,830 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,205 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Barrow County?

In Barrow County, GA, the average household income is $77,477 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,101 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Barrow County?

The estimated cost of living in Barrow County, GA is approximately $3,754 per month for a single person, $5,254 for a couple, $7,765 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Barrow County?

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

Is Barrow County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Barrow County, GA would need approximately $3,754 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,477 per year ($6,456 per month). Barrow County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Barrow County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Barrow County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 15.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Barrow County?

The average home value in Barrow County, GA is $255,200, with average annual property taxes of $2,124, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Barrow County compare to other areas?

You can compare Barrow County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Barrow County is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, 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