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Cost of living in Evans County, GA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,678/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 10,740 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $735 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $401 15%
Groceries $324 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 8%
State tax $158 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Evans County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$730
per month
1 bedroom
$735
per month
2 bedroom
$905
per month
3 bedroom
$1,090
per month
4 bedroom
$1,200
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Evans County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$53,908
per year
Individual earnings
$34,587
per year
Per capita
$26,995
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Evans County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$139,700
Annual property tax
$1,442

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Evans 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 Evans County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
17.1%

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 Evans 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 Evans County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.1 min
Drive alone
74.0%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
2.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Evans County

What it costs to live in Evans County each month.

Single person
$2,678
per month
  • Rent $735
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $401
  • State tax $158
Couple
$3,836
per month
  • Rent $905
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $552
  • State tax $247
Family
$6,157
per month
  • Rent $1,090
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $552
  • State tax $247

Frequently asked questions about Evans County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Evans County?

In Evans County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $735 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,090 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Evans County?

In Evans County, GA, the average household income is $53,908 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,587 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Evans County?

The estimated cost of living in Evans County, GA is approximately $2,678 per month for a single person, $3,836 for a couple, $6,157 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Evans County?

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

Is Evans County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Evans County, GA would need approximately $2,678 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $53,908 per year ($4,492 per month). Evans County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Evans County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Evans County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 17.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Evans County?

The average home value in Evans County, GA is $139,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,442, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Evans County compare to other areas?

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