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Cost of living in McDuffie County, GA

Part of the Augusta Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,990/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 21,687 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,039 35%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $407 14%
Groceries $324 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $160 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in McDuffie County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$868
per month
1 bedroom
$1,039
per month
2 bedroom
$1,175
per month
3 bedroom
$1,545
per month
4 bedroom
$1,890
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in McDuffie County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,058
per year
Individual earnings
$34,944
per year
Per capita
$28,071
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in McDuffie County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$155,100
Annual property tax
$1,317

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in McDuffie 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 McDuffie County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.2%

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 McDuffie 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 McDuffie County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.5 min
Drive alone
85.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
7.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for McDuffie County

What it costs to live in McDuffie County each month.

Single person
$2,990
per month
  • Rent $1,039
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $407
  • State tax $160
Couple
$4,109
per month
  • Rent $1,175
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $555
  • State tax $247
Family
$6,615
per month
  • Rent $1,545
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $555
  • State tax $247

Frequently asked questions about McDuffie County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in McDuffie County?

In McDuffie County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,039 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,175 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,545 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in McDuffie County?

In McDuffie County, GA, the average household income is $54,058 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,944 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in McDuffie County?

The estimated cost of living in McDuffie County, GA is approximately $2,990 per month for a single person, $4,109 for a couple, $6,615 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in McDuffie County?

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

Is McDuffie County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in McDuffie County, GA would need approximately $2,990 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,058 per year ($4,505 per month). McDuffie County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in McDuffie County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in McDuffie County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in McDuffie County?

The average home value in McDuffie County, GA is $155,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,317, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does McDuffie County compare to other areas?

You can compare McDuffie County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. McDuffie County is in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC 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