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Cost of living in Dougherty County, GA

Part of the Albany Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,870/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 83,915 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $952 33%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $381 13%
Groceries $324 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $153 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Dougherty County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$926
per month
1 bedroom
$952
per month
2 bedroom
$1,080
per month
3 bedroom
$1,461
per month
4 bedroom
$1,756
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Dougherty County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$46,784
per year
Individual earnings
$33,365
per year
Per capita
$27,125
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Dougherty County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$129,200
Annual property tax
$1,800

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Dougherty 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 Dougherty County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
14.0%

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 Dougherty 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 Dougherty County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.4 min
Drive alone
77.6%
Public transit
1.3%
Work from home
7.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Dougherty County

What it costs to live in Dougherty County each month.

Single person
$2,870
per month
  • Rent $952
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $381
  • State tax $153
Couple
$3,871
per month
  • Rent $1,080
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $445
  • State tax $214
Family
$6,388
per month
  • Rent $1,461
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $445
  • State tax $214

Frequently asked questions about Dougherty County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Dougherty County?

In Dougherty County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $952 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,080 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,461 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Dougherty County?

In Dougherty County, GA, the average household income is $46,784 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,365 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Dougherty County?

The estimated cost of living in Dougherty County, GA is approximately $2,870 per month for a single person, $3,871 for a couple, $6,388 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Dougherty County?

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

Is Dougherty County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Dougherty County, GA would need approximately $2,870 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $46,784 per year ($3,899 per month). Dougherty County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Dougherty County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dougherty County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Dougherty County?

The average home value in Dougherty County, GA is $129,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Dougherty County compare to other areas?

You can compare Dougherty County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Dougherty County is in the Albany, 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