Cost of living in Mitchell County, GA
Population 21,441 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Mitchell County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Mitchell County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Mitchell County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Mitchell County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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 Mitchell County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Mitchell County
What it costs to live in Mitchell County each month.
- Rent $817
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $418
- State tax $163
- Rent $905
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $520
- State tax $237
- Rent $1,116
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $520
- State tax $237
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Mitchell County?
In Mitchell County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $817 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,116 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Mitchell County?
In Mitchell County, GA, the average household income is $51,908 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,629 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Mitchell County?
The estimated cost of living in Mitchell County, GA is approximately $2,782 per month for a single person, $3,794 for a couple, $6,141 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Mitchell County?
The combined sales tax rate in Mitchell County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Mitchell County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Mitchell County, GA would need approximately $2,782 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $51,908 per year ($4,326 per month). Mitchell County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Mitchell County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Mitchell County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 18.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Mitchell County?
The average home value in Mitchell County, GA is $105,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,347, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Mitchell 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