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Cost of living in Grady County, GA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,702/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 26,056 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $695 26%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $451 17%
Groceries $324 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 8%
State tax $172 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Grady County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$691
per month
1 bedroom
$695
per month
2 bedroom
$912
per month
3 bedroom
$1,228
per month
4 bedroom
$1,374
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Grady County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,312
per year
Individual earnings
$37,642
per year
Per capita
$28,055
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Grady County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$136,500
Annual property tax
$1,337

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Grady 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 Grady County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
19.2%

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 Grady 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 Grady County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.7 min
Drive alone
78.2%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
3.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Grady County

What it costs to live in Grady County each month.

Single person
$2,702
per month
  • Rent $695
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $451
  • State tax $172
Couple
$3,851
per month
  • Rent $912
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $559
  • State tax $248
Family
$6,303
per month
  • Rent $1,228
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $559
  • State tax $248

Frequently asked questions about Grady County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Grady County?

In Grady County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $695 per month, a two-bedroom averages $912 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,228 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Grady County?

In Grady County, GA, the average household income is $54,312 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,642 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Grady County?

The estimated cost of living in Grady County, GA is approximately $2,702 per month for a single person, $3,851 for a couple, $6,303 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Grady County?

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

Is Grady County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Grady County, GA would need approximately $2,702 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,312 per year ($4,526 per month). Grady County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Grady County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Grady County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 19.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Grady County?

The average home value in Grady County, GA is $136,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,337, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Grady County compare to other areas?

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