Cost of living in Autauga County, AL
Part of the Montgomery Metro Area
Population 59,285 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Autauga County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Autauga County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Autauga County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Autauga County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Autauga County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Autauga County
State and local tax rates for Alabama.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Autauga County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Autauga County
What it costs to live in Autauga County each month.
- Rent $888
- Energy $237
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $505
- State tax $167
- Rent $1,055
- Energy $284
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $813
- State tax $288
- Rent $1,345
- Energy $356
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $813
- State tax $288
Frequently asked questions about Autauga County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Autauga County?
In Autauga County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $888 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,055 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,345 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Autauga County?
In Autauga County, AL, the average household income is $69,841 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,906 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Autauga County?
The estimated cost of living in Autauga County, AL is approximately $2,958 per month for a single person, $4,296 for a couple, $6,716 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Autauga County?
The combined sales tax rate in Autauga County, AL is 9.24%, which includes the Alabama state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 5.24%.
Is Autauga County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Autauga County, AL would need approximately $2,958 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,841 per year ($5,820 per month). Autauga County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Autauga County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Autauga County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Autauga County?
The average home value in Autauga County, AL is $197,900, with average annual property taxes of $564, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Autauga County compare to other areas?
You can compare Autauga County, AL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Autauga County is in the Montgomery, AL 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