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Cost of living in Walker County, GA

Part of the Chattanooga Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,268/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 68,449 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,284 39%
Healthcare $480 15%
Federal tax $433 13%
Groceries $324 10%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $205 6%
State tax $167 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Walker County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,231
per month
1 bedroom
$1,284
per month
2 bedroom
$1,426
per month
3 bedroom
$1,796
per month
4 bedroom
$1,942
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Walker County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$55,887
per year
Individual earnings
$36,518
per year
Per capita
$30,482
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Walker County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$173,900
Annual property tax
$1,353

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Walker 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 Walker County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.2%

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 Walker 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 Walker County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.4 min
Drive alone
77.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
10.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Walker County

What it costs to live in Walker County each month.

Single person
$3,268
per month
  • Rent $1,284
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $433
  • State tax $167
Couple
$4,398
per month
  • Rent $1,426
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $584
  • State tax $256
Family
$6,904
per month
  • Rent $1,796
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $584
  • State tax $256

Frequently asked questions about Walker County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Walker County?

In Walker County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,284 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,426 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,796 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Walker County?

In Walker County, GA, the average household income is $55,887 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,518 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Walker County?

The estimated cost of living in Walker County, GA is approximately $3,268 per month for a single person, $4,398 for a couple, $6,904 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Walker County?

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

Is Walker County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Walker County, GA would need approximately $3,268 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,887 per year ($4,657 per month). Walker County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Walker County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Walker 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 Walker County?

The average home value in Walker County, GA is $173,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,353, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Walker County compare to other areas?

You can compare Walker County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Walker County is in the Chattanooga, TN-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