Cost of living in Hall County, GA
Part of the Gainesville Metro Area
Population 208,395 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Hall County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Hall County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Hall County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Hall County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Hall 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 Hall 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 Hall County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Hall County
What it costs to live in Hall County each month.
- Rent $1,359
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $477
- State tax $179
- Rent $1,505
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $937
- State tax $354
- Rent $1,813
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $937
- State tax $354
Frequently asked questions about Hall County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Hall County?
In Hall County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,359 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,505 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,813 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Hall County?
In Hall County, GA, the average household income is $77,430 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,212 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Hall County?
The estimated cost of living in Hall County, GA is approximately $3,399 per month for a single person, $4,928 for a couple, $7,372 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Hall County?
The combined sales tax rate in Hall County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Hall County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Hall County, GA would need approximately $3,399 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,430 per year ($6,453 per month). Hall County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Hall County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Hall County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Hall County?
The average home value in Hall County, GA is $313,600, with average annual property taxes of $2,382, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Hall County compare to other areas?
You can compare Hall County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Hall County is in the Gainesville, 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