Cost of living in Upson County, GA
Population 27,856 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Upson County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Upson County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Upson County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Upson County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Upson 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 Upson 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 Upson County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Upson County
What it costs to live in Upson County each month.
- Rent $817
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $435
- State tax $168
- Rent $905
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $505
- State tax $233
- Rent $1,195
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $505
- State tax $233
Frequently asked questions about Upson County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Upson County?
In Upson County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $817 per month, a two-bedroom averages $905 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,195 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Upson County?
In Upson County, GA, the average household income is $50,904 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,684 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Upson County?
The estimated cost of living in Upson County, GA is approximately $2,804 per month for a single person, $3,775 for a couple, $6,201 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Upson County?
The combined sales tax rate in Upson County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Upson County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Upson County, GA would need approximately $2,804 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $50,904 per year ($4,242 per month). Upson County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Upson County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Upson County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Upson County?
The average home value in Upson County, GA is $149,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,325, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Upson County compare to other areas?
You can compare Upson County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Upson County is in the Thomaston, 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