Skip to main content
LiveWhere us
Georgia

Cost of living in White County, GA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,877/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 28,454 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $895 31%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $431 15%
Groceries $324 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $167 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in White County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$890
per month
1 bedroom
$895
per month
2 bedroom
$1,054
per month
3 bedroom
$1,270
per month
4 bedroom
$1,689
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in White County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$69,747
per year
Individual earnings
$36,402
per year
Per capita
$34,519
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in White County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$262,200
Annual property tax
$1,732

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in White 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 White County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
12.4%

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 White 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 White County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.4 min
Drive alone
78.1%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
11.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for White County

What it costs to live in White County each month.

Single person
$2,877
per month
  • Rent $895
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $431
  • State tax $167
Couple
$4,316
per month
  • Rent $1,054
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $811
  • State tax $319
Family
$6,668
per month
  • Rent $1,270
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $811
  • State tax $319

Frequently asked questions about White County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in White County?

In White County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $895 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,054 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,270 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in White County?

In White County, GA, the average household income is $69,747 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,402 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in White County?

The estimated cost of living in White County, GA is approximately $2,877 per month for a single person, $4,316 for a couple, $6,668 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in White County?

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

Is White County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in White County, GA would need approximately $2,877 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,747 per year ($5,812 per month). White County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in White County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in White County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in White County?

The average home value in White County, GA is $262,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,732, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does White County compare to other areas?

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

Other counties in Georgia

Browse the full list of counties in Georgia, ranked by cost of living.

See all counties in Georgia

Compare White County with another area

Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up.

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