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Cost of living in Forsyth County, GA

Part of the Atlanta Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$4,175/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 260,062 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,653 40%
Federal tax $913 22%
Healthcare $480 11%
Groceries $324 8%
State tax $295 7%
Transport $250 6%
Energy $205 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Forsyth County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,591
per month
1 bedroom
$1,653
per month
2 bedroom
$1,830
per month
3 bedroom
$2,205
per month
4 bedroom
$2,653
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Forsyth County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$138,000
per year
Individual earnings
$64,460
per year
Per capita
$55,936
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Forsyth County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$493,800
Annual property tax
$3,747

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Forsyth 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 Forsyth County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.9%

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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.6 min
Drive alone
61.7%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
29.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Forsyth County

What it costs to live in Forsyth County each month.

Single person
$4,175
per month
  • Rent $1,653
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $913
  • State tax $295
Couple
$6,573
per month
  • Rent $1,830
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $2,050
  • State tax $631
Family
$9,084
per month
  • Rent $2,205
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $2,050
  • State tax $631

Frequently asked questions about Forsyth County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Forsyth County?

In Forsyth County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,653 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,830 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,205 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Forsyth County?

In Forsyth County, GA, the average household income is $138,000 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $64,460 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Forsyth County?

The estimated cost of living in Forsyth County, GA is approximately $4,175 per month for a single person, $6,573 for a couple, $9,084 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Forsyth County?

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

Is Forsyth County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Forsyth County, GA would need approximately $4,175 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $138,000 per year ($11,500 per month). Forsyth County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Forsyth County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Forsyth County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Forsyth County?

The average home value in Forsyth County, GA is $493,800, with average annual property taxes of $3,747, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Forsyth County compare to other areas?

You can compare Forsyth County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Forsyth County is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, 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