Cost of living in Gordon County, GA
Population 58,336 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Gordon County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Gordon County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Gordon County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Gordon County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Gordon County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Gordon County
State and local tax rates for Georgia.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Gordon County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Gordon County
What it costs to live in Gordon County each month.
- Rent $750
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $464
- State tax $176
- Rent $920
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $685
- State tax $284
- Rent $1,289
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $685
- State tax $284
Frequently asked questions about Gordon County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Gordon County?
In Gordon County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $750 per month, a two-bedroom averages $920 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,289 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Gordon County?
In Gordon County, GA, the average household income is $61,997 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,415 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Gordon County?
The estimated cost of living in Gordon County, GA is approximately $2,774 per month for a single person, $4,021 for a couple, $6,526 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Gordon County?
The combined sales tax rate in Gordon County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Gordon County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Gordon County, GA would need approximately $2,774 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,997 per year ($5,166 per month). Gordon County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Gordon County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Gordon County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 15.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Gordon County?
The average home value in Gordon County, GA is $205,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,450, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Gordon County compare to other areas?
You can compare Gordon County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Gordon County is in the Calhoun, 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