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Cost of living in Dade County, GA

Part of the Chattanooga Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,236/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 16,196 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,284 40%
Healthcare $480 15%
Federal tax $408 13%
Groceries $324 10%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $205 6%
State tax $160 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Dade County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,231
per month
1 bedroom
$1,284
per month
2 bedroom
$1,426
per month
3 bedroom
$1,796
per month
4 bedroom
$1,942
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Dade County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$58,936
per year
Individual earnings
$34,983
per year
Per capita
$32,865
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Dade County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$166,600
Annual property tax
$1,039

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Dade 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 Dade County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.3%

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 Dade 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 Dade County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.6 min
Drive alone
76.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
13.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Dade County

What it costs to live in Dade County each month.

Single person
$3,236
per month
  • Rent $1,284
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $408
  • State tax $160
Couple
$4,462
per month
  • Rent $1,426
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $634
  • State tax $270
Family
$6,968
per month
  • Rent $1,796
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $634
  • State tax $270

Frequently asked questions about Dade County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Dade County?

In Dade County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,284 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,426 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,796 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Dade County?

In Dade County, GA, the average household income is $58,936 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,983 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Dade County?

The estimated cost of living in Dade County, GA is approximately $3,236 per month for a single person, $4,462 for a couple, $6,968 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Dade County?

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

Is Dade County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Dade County, GA would need approximately $3,236 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,936 per year ($4,911 per month). Dade County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Dade County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dade County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Dade County?

The average home value in Dade County, GA is $166,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,039, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Dade County compare to other areas?

You can compare Dade County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Dade County is in the Chattanooga, TN-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