Cost of living in Charlton County, GA
Population 12,711 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Charlton County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Charlton County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Charlton County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Charlton County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Charlton 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 Charlton 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 Charlton County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Charlton County
What it costs to live in Charlton County each month.
- Rent $721
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $339
- State tax $141
- Rent $905
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $471
- State tax $222
- Rent $1,107
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $471
- State tax $222
Frequently asked questions about Charlton County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Charlton County?
In Charlton County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $721 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,107 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Charlton County?
In Charlton County, GA, the average household income is $48,534 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,795 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Charlton County?
The estimated cost of living in Charlton County, GA is approximately $2,585 per month for a single person, $3,730 for a couple, $6,068 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Charlton County?
The combined sales tax rate in Charlton County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Charlton County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Charlton County, GA would need approximately $2,585 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $48,534 per year ($4,045 per month). Charlton County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Charlton County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Charlton County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 17.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Charlton County?
The average home value in Charlton County, GA is $119,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,081, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Charlton County compare to other areas?
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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