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Cost of living in Marion County, GA

Part of the Columbus Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,925/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 7,474 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $937 32%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $436 15%
Groceries $324 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $168 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Marion County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$883
per month
1 bedroom
$937
per month
2 bedroom
$1,108
per month
3 bedroom
$1,463
per month
4 bedroom
$1,781
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Marion County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$50,484
per year
Individual earnings
$36,737
per year
Per capita
$27,096
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Marion County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$122,100
Annual property tax
$860

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Marion 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 Marion County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
17.6%

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 Marion 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 Marion County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
33.1 min
Drive alone
75.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
6.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Marion County

What it costs to live in Marion County each month.

Single person
$2,925
per month
  • Rent $937
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $436
  • State tax $168
Couple
$3,970
per month
  • Rent $1,108
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $499
  • State tax $231
Family
$6,461
per month
  • Rent $1,463
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $499
  • State tax $231

Frequently asked questions about Marion County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Marion County?

In Marion 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 Marion County?

In Marion County, GA, the average household income is $50,484 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,737 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Marion County?

The estimated cost of living in Marion County, GA is approximately $2,925 per month for a single person, $3,970 for a couple, $6,461 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Marion County?

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

Is Marion County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Marion County, GA would need approximately $2,925 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $50,484 per year ($4,207 per month). Marion County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Marion County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Marion County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 17.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Marion County?

The average home value in Marion County, GA is $122,100, with average annual property taxes of $860, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Marion County compare to other areas?

You can compare Marion County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Marion 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
Methodology All data sources