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Thomasville, GA

Cost of living in Thomas County, GA

Estimated monthly cost
$3,076/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 45,696 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,034 34%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $478 16%
Groceries $324 11%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $180 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Thomas County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$996
per month
1 bedroom
$1,034
per month
2 bedroom
$1,145
per month
3 bedroom
$1,475
per month
4 bedroom
$1,518
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Thomas County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$60,140
per year
Individual earnings
$39,261
per year
Per capita
$33,284
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Thomas County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$185,300
Annual property tax
$1,528

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Thomas 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 Thomas County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.8%

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 Thomas 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 Thomas County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.1 min
Drive alone
78.0%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
6.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Thomas County

What it costs to live in Thomas County each month.

Single person
$3,076
per month
  • Rent $1,034
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $478
  • State tax $180
Couple
$4,206
per month
  • Rent $1,145
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $654
  • State tax $275
Family
$6,672
per month
  • Rent $1,475
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $654
  • State tax $275

Frequently asked questions about Thomas County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Thomas County?

In Thomas County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,034 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,145 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,475 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Thomas County?

In Thomas County, GA, the average household income is $60,140 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,261 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Thomas County?

The estimated cost of living in Thomas County, GA is approximately $3,076 per month for a single person, $4,206 for a couple, $6,672 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Thomas County?

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

Is Thomas County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Thomas County, GA would need approximately $3,076 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,140 per year ($5,012 per month). Thomas County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Thomas County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Thomas County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Thomas County?

The average home value in Thomas County, GA is $185,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,528, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Thomas County compare to other areas?

You can compare Thomas County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Thomas County is in the Thomasville, 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