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Cost of living in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Gwinnett County, GA

Part of the Atlanta Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,708/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 966,972 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,653 45%
Federal tax $543 15%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $324 9%
Transport $250 7%
Energy $205 6%
State tax $198 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Lawrenceville

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 Lawrenceville

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$84,823
per year
Individual earnings
$43,241
per year
Per capita
$37,588
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Lawrenceville

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$345,700
Annual property tax
$3,381

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Lawrenceville

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 Lawrenceville

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
15.4%

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 Lawrenceville

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 Lawrenceville

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
32.8 min
Drive alone
69.0%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
16.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Lawrenceville

What it costs to live in Lawrenceville each month.

Single person
$3,708
per month
  • Rent $1,653
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $543
  • State tax $198
Couple
$5,338
per month
  • Rent $1,830
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,058
  • State tax $388
Family
$7,849
per month
  • Rent $2,205
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,058
  • State tax $388

Frequently asked questions about Lawrenceville

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Lawrenceville?

In Lawrenceville, Georgia, 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 Lawrenceville?

In Lawrenceville, Georgia, the average household income is $84,823 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $43,241 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Lawrenceville?

The estimated cost of living in Lawrenceville, Georgia is approximately $3,708 per month for a single person, $5,338 for a couple, $7,849 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Lawrenceville?

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

Is Lawrenceville an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Lawrenceville, Georgia would need approximately $3,708 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $84,823 per year ($7,069 per month). Lawrenceville has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Lawrenceville?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lawrenceville, Georgia is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 15.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Lawrenceville?

The average home value in Lawrenceville, Georgia is $345,700, with average annual property taxes of $3,381, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Lawrenceville compare to other areas?

You can compare Lawrenceville, Georgia with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Lawrenceville 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