Cost of living in Decatur County, GA
Population 29,118 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Decatur County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Decatur County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Decatur County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Decatur County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Decatur County
What it costs to live in Decatur County each month.
- Rent $797
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $436
- State tax $168
- Rent $905
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $499
- State tax $231
- Rent $1,186
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $499
- State tax $231
Frequently asked questions about Decatur County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Decatur County?
In Decatur County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $797 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,186 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Decatur County?
In Decatur County, GA, the average household income is $50,485 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,725 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Decatur County?
The estimated cost of living in Decatur County, GA is approximately $2,785 per month for a single person, $3,767 for a couple, $6,184 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Decatur County?
The combined sales tax rate in Decatur County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Decatur County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Decatur County, GA would need approximately $2,785 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $50,485 per year ($4,207 per month). Decatur County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Decatur County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Decatur County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 15.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Decatur County?
The average home value in Decatur County, GA is $146,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,353, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Decatur County compare to other areas?
You can compare Decatur County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Decatur County is in the Bainbridge, 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