Cost of living in Harris County, GA
Part of the Columbus Metro Area
Population 35,509 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Harris County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Harris County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Harris County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Harris County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Harris 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 Harris 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 Harris County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Harris County
What it costs to live in Harris County each month.
- Rent $937
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $642
- State tax $226
- Rent $1,108
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $1,130
- State tax $408
- Rent $1,463
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $1,130
- State tax $408
Frequently asked questions about Harris County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Harris County?
In Harris County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $937 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,108 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,463 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Harris County?
In Harris County, GA, the average household income is $89,184 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $49,329 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Harris County?
The estimated cost of living in Harris County, GA is approximately $3,189 per month for a single person, $4,778 for a couple, $7,269 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Harris County?
The combined sales tax rate in Harris County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Harris County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Harris County, GA would need approximately $3,189 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $89,184 per year ($7,432 per month). Harris County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Harris County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Harris County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Harris County?
The average home value in Harris County, GA is $278,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,470, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Harris County compare to other areas?
You can compare Harris County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Harris County is in the Columbus, GA-AL 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