Cost of Living in Clayton County, GA

Modeled annual cost: $56,594.

Median family income: $65,181.

Affordability Snapshot

GA County Median

$45,425

State Rank

20thMost expensive counties in GA out of 159See Georgia county rankings

Median Income

$65,181

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Clayton County, GA.

$15,907 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$56,594

Per year

  • Housing:$15,907
  • Transport:$12,310
  • Taxes:$12,041
  • Healthcare:$6,195
  • Other Costs:$6,171
  • Food:$3,969
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Georgia

1Chattooga County, GA
$41,051
2Laurens County, GA
$41,148
3Ware County, GA
$41,548
4Wayne County, GA
$41,653
5Bacon County, GA
$42,012

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Cost of Living in Clayton County, GA (2026)