Cost of living in Towns County, GA
Population 12,739 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Towns County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Towns County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Towns County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Towns County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Towns 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 Towns 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 Towns County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Towns County
What it costs to live in Towns County each month.
- Rent $817
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $279
- State tax $124
- Rent $905
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $626
- State tax $267
- Rent $1,268
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $626
- State tax $267
Frequently asked questions about Towns County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Towns County?
In Towns County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $817 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 Towns County?
In Towns County, GA, the average household income is $58,400 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $27,115 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Towns County?
The estimated cost of living in Towns County, GA is approximately $2,534 per month for a single person, $3,860 for a couple, $6,359 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Towns County?
The combined sales tax rate in Towns County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Towns County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Towns County, GA would need approximately $2,534 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,400 per year ($4,867 per month). Towns County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Towns County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Towns County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Towns County?
The average home value in Towns County, GA is $311,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,139, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Towns 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