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Cost of living in McIntosh County, GA

Part of the Brunswick Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,948/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 11,187 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,076 36%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $345 12%
Groceries $324 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $143 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in McIntosh County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$988
per month
1 bedroom
$1,076
per month
2 bedroom
$1,264
per month
3 bedroom
$1,572
per month
4 bedroom
$1,943
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in McIntosh County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$50,348
per year
Individual earnings
$31,165
per year
Per capita
$29,599
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in McIntosh County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$173,900
Annual property tax
$1,310

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in McIntosh 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 McIntosh County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.5%

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 McIntosh 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 McIntosh County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
34.1 min
Drive alone
78.3%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
13.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for McIntosh County

What it costs to live in McIntosh County each month.

Single person
$2,948
per month
  • Rent $1,076
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $345
  • State tax $143
Couple
$4,123
per month
  • Rent $1,264
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $497
  • State tax $230
Family
$6,567
per month
  • Rent $1,572
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $497
  • State tax $230

Frequently asked questions about McIntosh County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in McIntosh County?

In McIntosh County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,076 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,264 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,572 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in McIntosh County?

In McIntosh County, GA, the average household income is $50,348 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,165 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in McIntosh County?

The estimated cost of living in McIntosh County, GA is approximately $2,948 per month for a single person, $4,123 for a couple, $6,567 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in McIntosh County?

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

Is McIntosh County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in McIntosh County, GA would need approximately $2,948 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $50,348 per year ($4,196 per month). McIntosh County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in McIntosh County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in McIntosh County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in McIntosh County?

The average home value in McIntosh County, GA is $173,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,310, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does McIntosh County compare to other areas?

You can compare McIntosh County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. McIntosh County is in the Brunswick-St. Simons, 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