Skip to main content
LiveWhere us
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Cost of living in Paulding County, GA

Part of the Atlanta Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,890/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 174,292 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,653 42%
Federal tax $631 16%
Healthcare $480 12%
Groceries $324 8%
Transport $320 8%
State tax $222 6%
Energy $205 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Paulding County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,591
per month
1 bedroom
$1,653
per month
2 bedroom
$1,830
per month
3 bedroom
$2,205
per month
4 bedroom
$2,653
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Paulding County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$94,557
per year
Individual earnings
$48,614
per year
Per capita
$36,776
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Paulding County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$289,000
Annual property tax
$2,444

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Paulding 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 Paulding County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.3%

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 Paulding 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 Paulding County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
39.5 min
Drive alone
75.7%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
14.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Paulding County

What it costs to live in Paulding County each month.

Single person
$3,890
per month
  • Rent $1,653
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $631
  • State tax $222
Couple
$5,613
per month
  • Rent $1,830
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,218
  • State tax $433
Family
$8,124
per month
  • Rent $2,205
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,218
  • State tax $433

Frequently asked questions about Paulding County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Paulding County?

In Paulding County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,653 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,830 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,205 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Paulding County?

In Paulding County, GA, the average household income is $94,557 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $48,614 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Paulding County?

The estimated cost of living in Paulding County, GA is approximately $3,890 per month for a single person, $5,613 for a couple, $8,124 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Paulding County?

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

Is Paulding County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Paulding County, GA would need approximately $3,890 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $94,557 per year ($7,880 per month). Paulding County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Paulding County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Paulding County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Paulding County?

The average home value in Paulding County, GA is $289,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,444, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Paulding County compare to other areas?

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

Other counties in Georgia

Browse the full list of counties in Georgia, ranked by cost of living.

See all counties in Georgia

Compare Paulding County with another area

Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up.

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