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Brunswick-St. Simons, GA

Cost of living in Brantley County, GA

Part of the Brunswick Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,090/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 18,171 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,076 35%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $456 15%
Groceries $324 10%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $174 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Brantley County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$988
per month
1 bedroom
$1,076
per month
2 bedroom
$1,264
per month
3 bedroom
$1,572
per month
4 bedroom
$1,943
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Brantley County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$47,801
per year
Individual earnings
$37,956
per year
Per capita
$25,293
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Brantley County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$91,800
Annual property tax
$1,028

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Brantley 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 Brantley County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
16.7%

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 Brantley 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 Brantley County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.3 min
Drive alone
86.8%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Brantley County

What it costs to live in Brantley County each month.

Single person
$3,090
per month
  • Rent $1,076
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $456
  • State tax $174
Couple
$4,075
per month
  • Rent $1,264
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $460
  • State tax $219
Family
$6,519
per month
  • Rent $1,572
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $460
  • State tax $219

Frequently asked questions about Brantley County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Brantley County?

In Brantley County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,076 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,264 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,572 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Brantley County?

In Brantley County, GA, the average household income is $47,801 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,956 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Brantley County?

The estimated cost of living in Brantley County, GA is approximately $3,090 per month for a single person, $4,075 for a couple, $6,519 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Brantley County?

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

Is Brantley County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Brantley County, GA would need approximately $3,090 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $47,801 per year ($3,983 per month). Brantley County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Brantley County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Brantley County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Brantley County?

The average home value in Brantley County, GA is $91,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,028, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Brantley County compare to other areas?

You can compare Brantley County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Brantley County is in the Brunswick-St. Simons, 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