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Cost of living in Toombs County, GA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,690/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 26,943 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $709 26%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $431 16%
Groceries $324 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 8%
State tax $166 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Toombs County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$705
per month
1 bedroom
$709
per month
2 bedroom
$905
per month
3 bedroom
$1,257
per month
4 bedroom
$1,345
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Toombs County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,130
per year
Individual earnings
$36,391
per year
Per capita
$27,940
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Toombs County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$127,100
Annual property tax
$1,223

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Toombs 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 Toombs County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
16.6%

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 Toombs 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 Toombs County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.6 min
Drive alone
78.0%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
4.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Toombs County

What it costs to live in Toombs County each month.

Single person
$2,690
per month
  • Rent $709
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $431
  • State tax $166
Couple
$3,841
per month
  • Rent $905
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $556
  • State tax $248
Family
$6,329
per month
  • Rent $1,257
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $556
  • State tax $248

Frequently asked questions about Toombs County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Toombs County?

In Toombs County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $709 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,257 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Toombs County?

In Toombs County, GA, the average household income is $54,130 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,391 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Toombs County?

The estimated cost of living in Toombs County, GA is approximately $2,690 per month for a single person, $3,841 for a couple, $6,329 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Toombs County?

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

Is Toombs County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Toombs County, GA would need approximately $2,690 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,130 per year ($4,511 per month). Toombs County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Toombs County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Toombs County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Toombs County?

The average home value in Toombs County, GA is $127,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,223, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Toombs County compare to other areas?

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