Cost of living in Macon County, GA
Population 11,953 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Macon County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Macon County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Macon County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Macon County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Macon County
What it costs to live in Macon County each month.
- Rent $690
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $299
- State tax $130
- Rent $905
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $303
- State tax $170
- Rent $1,105
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $303
- State tax $170
Frequently asked questions about Macon County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Macon County?
In Macon County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $690 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,105 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Macon County?
In Macon County, GA, the average household income is $37,177 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $28,326 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Macon County?
The estimated cost of living in Macon County, GA is approximately $2,503 per month for a single person, $3,510 for a couple, $5,846 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Macon County?
The combined sales tax rate in Macon County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Macon County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Macon County, GA would need approximately $2,503 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $37,177 per year ($3,098 per month). Macon County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Macon County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Macon County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 23.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Macon County?
The average home value in Macon County, GA is $87,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,011, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Macon County compare to other areas?
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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