Cost of living in Rabun County, GA
Population 17,107 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Rabun County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Rabun County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Rabun County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Rabun County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Rabun 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 Rabun 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 Rabun County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Rabun County
What it costs to live in Rabun County each month.
- Rent $767
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $428
- State tax $166
- Rent $1,006
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $676
- State tax $281
- Rent $1,410
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $676
- State tax $281
Frequently asked questions about Rabun County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Rabun County?
In Rabun County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $767 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,006 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,410 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Rabun County?
In Rabun County, GA, the average household income is $61,466 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,209 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Rabun County?
The estimated cost of living in Rabun County, GA is approximately $2,745 per month for a single person, $4,095 for a couple, $6,635 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Rabun County?
The combined sales tax rate in Rabun County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Rabun County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Rabun County, GA would need approximately $2,745 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,466 per year ($5,122 per month). Rabun County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Rabun County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Rabun County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Rabun County?
The average home value in Rabun County, GA is $272,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,463, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Rabun 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