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Cost of living in Coweta County, GA

Part of the Atlanta Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,901/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 150,071 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,653 42%
Federal tax $639 16%
Healthcare $480 12%
Groceries $324 8%
Transport $320 8%
State tax $225 6%
Energy $205 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Coweta 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 Coweta County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$94,142
per year
Individual earnings
$49,140
per year
Per capita
$43,281
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Coweta County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$321,900
Annual property tax
$2,482

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Coweta 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 Coweta County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.3%

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 Coweta 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 Coweta County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.3 min
Drive alone
76.6%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
12.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Coweta County

What it costs to live in Coweta County each month.

Single person
$3,901
per month
  • Rent $1,653
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $639
  • State tax $225
Couple
$5,604
per month
  • Rent $1,830
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,211
  • State tax $431
Family
$8,115
per month
  • Rent $2,205
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,211
  • State tax $431

Frequently asked questions about Coweta County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Coweta County?

In Coweta 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 Coweta County?

In Coweta County, GA, the average household income is $94,142 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $49,140 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Coweta County?

The estimated cost of living in Coweta County, GA is approximately $3,901 per month for a single person, $5,604 for a couple, $8,115 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Coweta County?

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

Is Coweta County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Coweta County, GA would need approximately $3,901 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $94,142 per year ($7,845 per month). Coweta County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Coweta County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Coweta County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Coweta County?

The average home value in Coweta County, GA is $321,900, with average annual property taxes of $2,482, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Coweta County compare to other areas?

You can compare Coweta County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Coweta 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