Cost of Living in Jefferson County, GA

Modeled annual cost: $43,801.

Median family income: $58,434.

Affordability Snapshot

GA County Median

$45,425

State Rank

119thMost expensive counties in GA out of 159See Georgia county rankings

Median Income

$58,434

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Jefferson County, GA.

$13,738 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$43,801

Per year

  • Transport:$13,738
  • Taxes:$8,601
  • Housing:$8,232
  • Healthcare:$5,804
  • Food:$3,715
  • Other Costs:$3,709
  • 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 Jefferson County, GA (2026)