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Cost of living in Telfair County, GA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,624/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 12,174 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $715 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $374 14%
Groceries $324 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 8%
State tax $151 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Telfair County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$710
per month
1 bedroom
$715
per month
2 bedroom
$905
per month
3 bedroom
$1,184
per month
4 bedroom
$1,200
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Telfair County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$44,948
per year
Individual earnings
$32,934
per year
Per capita
$17,226
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Telfair County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$108,200
Annual property tax
$1,181

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Telfair 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 Telfair County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
12.7%

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 Telfair 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 Telfair County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.3 min
Drive alone
89.1%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
5.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Telfair County

What it costs to live in Telfair County each month.

Single person
$2,624
per month
  • Rent $715
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $374
  • State tax $151
Couple
$3,661
per month
  • Rent $905
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $418
  • State tax $206
Family
$6,076
per month
  • Rent $1,184
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $418
  • State tax $206

Frequently asked questions about Telfair County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Telfair County?

In Telfair County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $715 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,184 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Telfair County?

In Telfair County, GA, the average household income is $44,948 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,934 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Telfair County?

The estimated cost of living in Telfair County, GA is approximately $2,624 per month for a single person, $3,661 for a couple, $6,076 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Telfair County?

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

Is Telfair County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Telfair County, GA would need approximately $2,624 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $44,948 per year ($3,746 per month). Telfair County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Telfair County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Telfair County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Telfair County?

The average home value in Telfair County, GA is $108,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,181, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Telfair 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
Methodology All data sources