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Cost of living in Bibb County, AL

Part of the Birmingham Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,007/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 22,152 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,144 38%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $340 11%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $306 10%
Energy $237 8%
State tax $125 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Bibb County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$998
per month
1 bedroom
$1,144
per month
2 bedroom
$1,267
per month
3 bedroom
$1,583
per month
4 bedroom
$1,791
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Bibb County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$51,215
per year
Individual earnings
$30,884
per year
Per capita
$26,022
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Bibb County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$132,600
Annual property tax
$271

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Bibb County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$179
per month · 15.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$58
per month
Annual total
$2,844
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Bibb County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.3%

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 Bibb County

State and local tax rates for Alabama.

State income tax
5.0%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
4.0%
Combined sales tax
9.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Bibb County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.7 min
Drive alone
87.9%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
3.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Bibb County

What it costs to live in Bibb County each month.

Single person
$3,007
per month
  • Rent $1,144
  • Energy $237
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $340
  • State tax $125
Couple
$4,127
per month
  • Rent $1,267
  • Energy $284
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $510
  • State tax $210
Family
$6,573
per month
  • Rent $1,583
  • Energy $356
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $510
  • State tax $210

Frequently asked questions about Bibb County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Bibb County?

In Bibb County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,144 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,267 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,583 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Bibb County?

In Bibb County, AL, the average household income is $51,215 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,884 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Bibb County?

The estimated cost of living in Bibb County, AL is approximately $3,007 per month for a single person, $4,127 for a couple, $6,573 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Bibb County?

The combined sales tax rate in Bibb County, AL is 9.24%, which includes the Alabama state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 5.24%.

Is Bibb County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Bibb County, AL would need approximately $3,007 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $51,215 per year ($4,268 per month). Bibb County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Bibb County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bibb County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Bibb County?

The average home value in Bibb County, AL is $132,600, with average annual property taxes of $271, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Bibb County compare to other areas?

You can compare Bibb County, AL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Bibb County is in the Birmingham, 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
Methodology All data sources