Cost of living in Laurens County, GA
Population 49,619 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Laurens County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Laurens County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Laurens County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Laurens County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Laurens 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 Laurens 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 Laurens County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Laurens County
What it costs to live in Laurens County each month.
- Rent $690
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $424
- State tax $165
- Rent $905
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $488
- State tax $227
- Rent $1,226
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $488
- State tax $227
Frequently asked questions about Laurens County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Laurens County?
In Laurens County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $690 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,226 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Laurens County?
In Laurens County, GA, the average household income is $49,705 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,971 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Laurens County?
The estimated cost of living in Laurens County, GA is approximately $2,663 per month for a single person, $3,752 for a couple, $6,209 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Laurens County?
The combined sales tax rate in Laurens County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Laurens County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Laurens County, GA would need approximately $2,663 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,705 per year ($4,142 per month). Laurens County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Laurens County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Laurens County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Laurens County?
The average home value in Laurens County, GA is $137,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,057, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Laurens County compare to other areas?
You can compare Laurens County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Laurens County is in the Dublin, 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