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Cost of living in Butts County, GA

Part of the Atlanta Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,993/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 26,074 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $969 32%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $464 16%
Groceries $324 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $176 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Butts County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$963
per month
1 bedroom
$969
per month
2 bedroom
$1,156
per month
3 bedroom
$1,554
per month
4 bedroom
$1,848
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Butts County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,221
per year
Individual earnings
$38,456
per year
Per capita
$27,924
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Butts County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$227,800
Annual property tax
$1,886

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Butts 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 Butts County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.9%

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.

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 Butts County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.7 min
Drive alone
80.2%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
9.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Butts County

What it costs to live in Butts County each month.

Single person
$2,993
per month
  • Rent $969
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $464
  • State tax $176
Couple
$4,198
per month
  • Rent $1,156
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $639
  • State tax $271
Family
$6,732
per month
  • 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