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Cost of living in Clayton County, GA

Part of the Atlanta Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,614/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 298,771 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,653 46%
Healthcare $480 13%
Federal tax $415 11%
Groceries $324 9%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $205 6%
State tax $162 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Clayton County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,591
per month
1 bedroom
$1,653
per month
2 bedroom
$1,830
per month
3 bedroom
$2,205
per month
4 bedroom
$2,653
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Clayton County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$58,507
per year
Individual earnings
$35,470
per year
Per capita
$26,826
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Clayton County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$194,500
Annual property tax
$1,737

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Clayton 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 Clayton County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
17.7%

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 Clayton 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 Clayton County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
32.6 min
Drive alone
71.3%
Public transit
3.2%
Work from home
9.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Clayton County

What it costs to live in Clayton County each month.

Single person
$3,614
per month
  • Rent $1,653
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $415
  • State tax $162
Couple
$4,857
per month
  • Rent $1,830
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $627
  • State tax $268
Family
$7,368
per month
  • Rent $2,205
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $627
  • State tax $268

Frequently asked questions about Clayton County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Clayton County?

In Clayton County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,653 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,830 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,205 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Clayton County?

In Clayton County, GA, the average household income is $58,507 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,470 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Clayton County?

The estimated cost of living in Clayton County, GA is approximately $3,614 per month for a single person, $4,857 for a couple, $7,368 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Clayton County?

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

Is Clayton County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Clayton County, GA would need approximately $3,614 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,507 per year ($4,876 per month). Clayton County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Clayton County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Clayton County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 17.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Clayton County?

The average home value in Clayton County, GA is $194,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,737, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Clayton County compare to other areas?

You can compare Clayton County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Clayton 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
Methodology All data sources