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Cost of living in Meriwether County, GA

Part of the Atlanta Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,774/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 20,757 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $782 28%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $439 16%
Groceries $324 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $169 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Meriwether County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$777
per month
1 bedroom
$782
per month
2 bedroom
$1,026
per month
3 bedroom
$1,438
per month
4 bedroom
$1,473
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Meriwether County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$56,458
per year
Individual earnings
$36,902
per year
Per capita
$27,400
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Meriwether County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$154,600
Annual property tax
$1,439

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Meriwether 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 Meriwether County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
14.2%

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 Meriwether 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 Meriwether County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
33.6 min
Drive alone
86.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
4.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Meriwether County

What it costs to live in Meriwether County each month.

Single person
$2,774
per month
  • Rent $782
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $439
  • State tax $169
Couple
$4,010
per month
  • Rent $1,026
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $594
  • State tax $258
Family
$6,558
per month
  • Rent $1,438
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $594
  • State tax $258

Frequently asked questions about Meriwether County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Meriwether County?

In Meriwether County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $782 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,026 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,438 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Meriwether County?

In Meriwether County, GA, the average household income is $56,458 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,902 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Meriwether County?

The estimated cost of living in Meriwether County, GA is approximately $2,774 per month for a single person, $4,010 for a couple, $6,558 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Meriwether County?

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

Is Meriwether County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Meriwether County, GA would need approximately $2,774 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,458 per year ($4,705 per month). Meriwether County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Meriwether County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Meriwether County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Meriwether County?

The average home value in Meriwether County, GA is $154,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,439, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Meriwether County compare to other areas?

You can compare Meriwether County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Meriwether County is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, 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