Cost of living in Butts County, GA
Part of the Atlanta Metro Area
Population 26,074 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Butts County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Butts County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Butts County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Butts County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Butts County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Butts County
State and local tax rates for Georgia.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Butts County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Butts County
What it costs to live in Butts County each month.
- Rent $969
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $464
- State tax $176
- Rent $1,156
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $639
- State tax $271
- Rent $1,554
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $639
- State tax $271
Frequently asked questions about Butts County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Butts County?
In Butts County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $969 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,156 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,554 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Butts County?
In Butts County, GA, the average household income is $59,221 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,456 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Butts County?
The estimated cost of living in Butts County, GA is approximately $2,993 per month for a single person, $4,198 for a couple, $6,732 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Butts County?
The combined sales tax rate in Butts County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Butts County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Butts County, GA would need approximately $2,993 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,221 per year ($4,935 per month). Butts County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Butts County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Butts County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Butts County?
The average home value in Butts County, GA is $227,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,886, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Butts County compare to other areas?
You can compare Butts County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Butts 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