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Cost of living in Pike County, GA

Part of the Atlanta Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,873/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 19,540 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,653 43%
Federal tax $617 16%
Healthcare $480 12%
Groceries $324 8%
Transport $320 8%
State tax $219 6%
Energy $205 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Pike 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 Pike County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$84,184
per year
Individual earnings
$47,767
per year
Per capita
$36,105
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Pike County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$265,700
Annual property tax
$2,456

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Pike 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 Pike County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
14.4%

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 Pike 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 Pike County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
35.3 min
Drive alone
81.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
5.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Pike County

What it costs to live in Pike County each month.

Single person
$3,873
per month
  • Rent $1,653
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $617
  • State tax $219
Couple
$5,395
per month
  • Rent $1,830
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,048
  • State tax $385
Family
$7,906
per month
  • Rent $2,205
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,048
  • State tax $385

Frequently asked questions about Pike County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Pike County?

In Pike 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 Pike County?

In Pike County, GA, the average household income is $84,184 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $47,767 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Pike County?

The estimated cost of living in Pike County, GA is approximately $3,873 per month for a single person, $5,395 for a couple, $7,906 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Pike County?

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

Is Pike County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Pike County, GA would need approximately $3,873 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $84,184 per year ($7,015 per month). Pike County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Pike County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pike County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Pike County?

The average home value in Pike County, GA is $265,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,456, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Pike County compare to other areas?

You can compare Pike County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Pike 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