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Cost of living in Gadsden County, FL

Part of the Tallahassee Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,973/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 43,642 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,181 40%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $388 13%
Groceries $352 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $197 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Gadsden County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,064
per month
1 bedroom
$1,181
per month
2 bedroom
$1,321
per month
3 bedroom
$1,664
per month
4 bedroom
$1,832
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Gadsden County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$46,047
per year
Individual earnings
$33,813
per year
Per capita
$23,206
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Gadsden County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$154,700
Annual property tax
$854

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Gadsden County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$176
per month · 16¢/kWh
Natural gas
$21
per month
Annual total
$2,364
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Gadsden County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
16.4%

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 Gadsden County

State and local tax rates for Florida.

No state income tax
Florida does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
7.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Gadsden County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.9 min
Drive alone
81.1%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
8.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Gadsden County

What it costs to live in Gadsden County each month.

Single person
$2,973
per month
  • Rent $1,181
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $352
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $388
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,923
per month
  • Rent $1,321
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $583
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $434
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,424
per month
  • Rent $1,664
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $885
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $434
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Gadsden County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Gadsden County?

In Gadsden County, FL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,181 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,321 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,664 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Gadsden County?

In Gadsden County, FL, the average household income is $46,047 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,813 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Gadsden County?

The estimated cost of living in Gadsden County, FL is approximately $2,973 per month for a single person, $3,923 for a couple, $6,424 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Gadsden County?

The combined sales tax rate in Gadsden County, FL is 7.01%, which includes the Florida state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 1.01%.

Is Gadsden County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Gadsden County, FL would need approximately $2,973 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $46,047 per year ($3,837 per month). Gadsden County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Gadsden County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Gadsden County, FL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Gadsden County?

The average home value in Gadsden County, FL is $154,700, with average annual property taxes of $854, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Gadsden County compare to other areas?

You can compare Gadsden County, FL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Gadsden County is in the Tallahassee, FL 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