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Cost of living in Troup County, GA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,867/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 69,821 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $882 31%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $434 15%
Groceries $324 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $167 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Troup County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$876
per month
1 bedroom
$882
per month
2 bedroom
$1,134
per month
3 bedroom
$1,408
per month
4 bedroom
$1,672
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Troup County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,905
per year
Individual earnings
$36,611
per year
Per capita
$31,830
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Troup County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$187,800
Annual property tax
$1,826

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Troup 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 Troup County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.2%

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 Troup 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 Troup County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.3 min
Drive alone
79.0%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
6.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Troup County

What it costs to live in Troup County each month.

Single person
$2,867
per month
  • Rent $882
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $434
  • State tax $167
Couple
$4,085
per month
  • Rent $1,134
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $568
  • State tax $251
Family
$6,495
per month
  • Rent $1,408
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $568
  • State tax $251

Frequently asked questions about Troup County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Troup County?

In Troup County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $882 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,134 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,408 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Troup County?

In Troup County, GA, the average household income is $54,905 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,611 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Troup County?

The estimated cost of living in Troup County, GA is approximately $2,867 per month for a single person, $4,085 for a couple, $6,495 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Troup County?

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

Is Troup County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Troup County, GA would need approximately $2,867 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,905 per year ($4,575 per month). Troup County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Troup County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Troup County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Troup County?

The average home value in Troup County, GA is $187,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,826, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Troup County compare to other areas?

You can compare Troup County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Troup County is in the LaGrange, GA-AL 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