Cost of living in Tift County, GA
Population 41,322 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Tift County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Tift County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Tift County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Tift County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Tift 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 Tift 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 Tift County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Tift County
What it costs to live in Tift County each month.
- Rent $772
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $445
- State tax $171
- Rent $905
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $540
- State tax $243
- Rent $1,102
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $540
- State tax $243
Frequently asked questions about Tift County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Tift County?
In Tift County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $772 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,102 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Tift County?
In Tift County, GA, the average household income is $53,165 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,276 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Tift County?
The estimated cost of living in Tift County, GA is approximately $2,772 per month for a single person, $3,820 for a couple, $6,153 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Tift County?
The combined sales tax rate in Tift County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Tift County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Tift County, GA would need approximately $2,772 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $53,165 per year ($4,430 per month). Tift County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Tift County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tift County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Tift County?
The average home value in Tift County, GA is $143,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,339, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Tift County compare to other areas?
You can compare Tift County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Tift County is in the Tifton, 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