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Cost of living in Ware County, GA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,612/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 35,958 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $724 28%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $358 14%
Groceries $324 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $205 8%
State tax $146 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Ware County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$719
per month
1 bedroom
$724
per month
2 bedroom
$950
per month
3 bedroom
$1,145
per month
4 bedroom
$1,480
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Ware County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$44,833
per year
Individual earnings
$31,985
per year
Per capita
$23,550
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Ware County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$106,500
Annual property tax
$1,077

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Ware 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 Ware County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
16.3%

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 Ware 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 Ware County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.3 min
Drive alone
85.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
4.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Ware County

What it costs to live in Ware County each month.

Single person
$2,612
per month
  • Rent $724
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $358
  • State tax $146
Couple
$3,703
per month
  • Rent $950
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $416
  • State tax $205
Family
$6,034
per month
  • Rent $1,145
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $416
  • State tax $205

Frequently asked questions about Ware County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Ware County?

In Ware County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $724 per month, a two-bedroom averages $950 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,145 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Ware County?

In Ware County, GA, the average household income is $44,833 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,985 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Ware County?

The estimated cost of living in Ware County, GA is approximately $2,612 per month for a single person, $3,703 for a couple, $6,034 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Ware County?

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

Is Ware County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Ware County, GA would need approximately $2,612 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $44,833 per year ($3,736 per month). Ware County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Ware County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ware County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Ware County?

The average home value in Ware County, GA is $106,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,077, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Ware County compare to other areas?

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