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Cost of living in Talbot County, GA

Part of the Columbus Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,700/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 5,753 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $767 28%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $393 15%
Groceries $324 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 8%
State tax $156 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Talbot County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$723
per month
1 bedroom
$767
per month
2 bedroom
$905
per month
3 bedroom
$1,268
per month
4 bedroom
$1,451
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Talbot County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$45,098
per year
Individual earnings
$34,091
per year
Per capita
$28,737
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Talbot County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$127,200
Annual property tax
$1,384

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Talbot 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 Talbot County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
12.6%

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 Talbot 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 Talbot County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
40.8 min
Drive alone
77.6%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
6.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Talbot County

What it costs to live in Talbot County each month.

Single person
$2,700
per month
  • Rent $767
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $393
  • State tax $156
Couple
$3,663
per month
  • Rent $905
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $420
  • State tax $206
Family
$6,162
per month
  • Rent $1,268
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $420
  • State tax $206

Frequently asked questions about Talbot County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Talbot County?

In Talbot County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $767 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,268 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Talbot County?

In Talbot County, GA, the average household income is $45,098 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,091 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Talbot County?

The estimated cost of living in Talbot County, GA is approximately $2,700 per month for a single person, $3,663 for a couple, $6,162 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Talbot County?

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

Is Talbot County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Talbot County, GA would need approximately $2,700 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $45,098 per year ($3,758 per month). Talbot County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Talbot County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Talbot County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Talbot County?

The average home value in Talbot County, GA is $127,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,384, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Talbot County compare to other areas?

You can compare Talbot County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Talbot County is in the Columbus, GA-AL 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