Cost of Living in Fayette County, GA

Modeled annual cost: $71,476.

Median family income: $124,983.

Affordability Snapshot

GA County Median

$45,425

State Rank

2thMost expensive counties in GA out of 159See Georgia county rankings

Median Income

$124,983

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Fayette County, GA.

$21,749 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$71,476

Per year

  • Housing:$21,749
  • Taxes:$17,182
  • Transport:$13,534
  • Other Costs:$8,189
  • Healthcare:$6,195
  • Food:$4,627
  • Childcare:$0

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

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1Chattooga County, GA
$41,051
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$41,148
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$41,548
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$41,653
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$42,012

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