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Cost of living in Worth County, GA

Part of the Albany Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,946/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 20,575 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $952 32%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $441 15%
Groceries $324 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $169 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Worth County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$926
per month
1 bedroom
$952
per month
2 bedroom
$1,080
per month
3 bedroom
$1,461
per month
4 bedroom
$1,756
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Worth County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,201
per year
Individual earnings
$37,007
per year
Per capita
$28,059
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Worth County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$112,400
Annual property tax
$1,221

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Worth 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 Worth County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
14.0%

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 Worth 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 Worth County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
28.6 min
Drive alone
82.1%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
5.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Worth County

What it costs to live in Worth County each month.

Single person
$2,946
per month
  • Rent $952
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $441
  • State tax $169
Couple
$4,080
per month
  • Rent $1,080
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $606
  • State tax $262
Family
$6,597
per month
  • Rent $1,461
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $606
  • State tax $262

Frequently asked questions about Worth County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Worth County?

In Worth County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $952 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,080 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,461 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Worth County?

In Worth County, GA, the average household income is $57,201 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,007 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Worth County?

The estimated cost of living in Worth County, GA is approximately $2,946 per month for a single person, $4,080 for a couple, $6,597 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Worth County?

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

Is Worth County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Worth County, GA would need approximately $2,946 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,201 per year ($4,767 per month). Worth County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Worth County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Worth County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Worth County?

The average home value in Worth County, GA is $112,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,221, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Worth County compare to other areas?

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