Skip to main content
LiveWhere us
Rome, GA

Cost of living in Floyd County, GA

Part of the Rome Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,865/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 98,985 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $906 32%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $413 14%
Groceries $324 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $162 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Floyd County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$830
per month
1 bedroom
$906
per month
2 bedroom
$1,189
per month
3 bedroom
$1,499
per month
4 bedroom
$1,732
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Floyd County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$62,540
per year
Individual earnings
$35,310
per year
Per capita
$32,628
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Floyd County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$194,100
Annual property tax
$1,560

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Floyd 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 Floyd County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.8%

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 Floyd 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 Floyd County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.5 min
Drive alone
78.7%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
6.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Floyd County

What it costs to live in Floyd County each month.

Single person
$2,865
per month
  • Rent $906
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $413
  • State tax $162
Couple
$4,300
per month
  • Rent $1,189
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $693
  • State tax $286
Family
$6,746
per month
  • Rent $1,499
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $693
  • State tax $286

Frequently asked questions about Floyd County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Floyd County?

In Floyd County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $906 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,189 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,499 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Floyd County?

In Floyd County, GA, the average household income is $62,540 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,310 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Floyd County?

The estimated cost of living in Floyd County, GA is approximately $2,865 per month for a single person, $4,300 for a couple, $6,746 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Floyd County?

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

Is Floyd County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Floyd County, GA would need approximately $2,865 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,540 per year ($5,212 per month). Floyd County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Floyd County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Floyd County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Floyd County?

The average home value in Floyd County, GA is $194,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,560, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Floyd County compare to other areas?

You can compare Floyd County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Floyd County is in the Rome, GA metro area.

Other counties in Georgia

Browse the full list of counties in Georgia, ranked by cost of living.

See all counties in Georgia

Compare Floyd County with another area

Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up.

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