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Hinesville, GA

Cost of living in Long County, GA

Part of the Hinesville Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,906/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 17,512 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $933 32%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $424 15%
Groceries $324 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $165 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Long County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$898
per month
1 bedroom
$933
per month
2 bedroom
$1,033
per month
3 bedroom
$1,308
per month
4 bedroom
$1,735
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Long County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,747
per year
Individual earnings
$35,994
per year
Per capita
$26,766
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Long County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$196,500
Annual property tax
$1,959

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Long 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 Long County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.4%

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 Long 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 Long County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.7 min
Drive alone
77.8%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
5.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Long County

What it costs to live in Long County each month.

Single person
$2,906
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $424
  • State tax $165
Couple
$4,191
per month
  • Rent $1,033
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $730
  • State tax $296
Family
$6,602
per month
  • Rent $1,308
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $730
  • State tax $296

Frequently asked questions about Long County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Long County?

In Long County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $933 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,033 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,308 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Long County?

In Long County, GA, the average household income is $64,747 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,994 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Long County?

The estimated cost of living in Long County, GA is approximately $2,906 per month for a single person, $4,191 for a couple, $6,602 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Long County?

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

Is Long County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Long County, GA would need approximately $2,906 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,747 per year ($5,396 per month). Long County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Long County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Long County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Long County?

The average home value in Long County, GA is $196,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,959, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Long County compare to other areas?

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