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Cost of living in Chattahoochee County, GA

Part of the Columbus Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,717/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 9,181 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $937 34%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $328 12%
Groceries $324 12%
Transport $250 9%
Energy $205 8%
State tax $138 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Chattahoochee County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$883
per month
1 bedroom
$937
per month
2 bedroom
$1,108
per month
3 bedroom
$1,463
per month
4 bedroom
$1,781
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Chattahoochee County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,221
per year
Individual earnings
$30,147
per year
Per capita
$26,920
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Chattahoochee County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$99,800
Annual property tax
$988

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Chattahoochee 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 Chattahoochee County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.0%

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 Chattahoochee 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 Chattahoochee County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
9.8 min
Drive alone
51.8%
Public transit
5.2%
Work from home
7.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Chattahoochee County

What it costs to live in Chattahoochee County each month.

Single person
$2,717
per month
  • Rent $937
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $328
  • State tax $138
Couple
$4,080
per month
  • Rent $1,108
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $639
  • State tax $271
Family
$6,571
per month
  • Rent $1,463
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $639
  • State tax $271

Frequently asked questions about Chattahoochee County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Chattahoochee County?

In Chattahoochee County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $937 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,108 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,463 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Chattahoochee County?

In Chattahoochee County, GA, the average household income is $59,221 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,147 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Chattahoochee County?

The estimated cost of living in Chattahoochee County, GA is approximately $2,717 per month for a single person, $4,080 for a couple, $6,571 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Chattahoochee County?

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

Is Chattahoochee County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Chattahoochee County, GA would need approximately $2,717 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,221 per year ($4,935 per month). Chattahoochee County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Chattahoochee County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Chattahoochee County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Chattahoochee County?

The average home value in Chattahoochee County, GA is $99,800, with average annual property taxes of $988, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Chattahoochee County compare to other areas?

You can compare Chattahoochee County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Chattahoochee County is in the Columbus, GA-AL 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