Cost of living in Bullock County, AL
Population 10,157 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Bullock County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Bullock County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Bullock County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Bullock County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Bullock 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 Bullock 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 Bullock County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Bullock County
What it costs to live in Bullock County each month.
- Rent $688
- Energy $237
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $316
- State tax $119
- Rent $772
- Energy $284
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $297
- State tax $150
- Rent $1,017
- Energy $356
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $297
- State tax $150
Frequently asked questions about Bullock County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Bullock County?
In Bullock County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $688 per month, a two-bedroom averages $772 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,017 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Bullock County?
In Bullock County, AL, the average household income is $36,723 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $29,380 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Bullock County?
The estimated cost of living in Bullock County, AL is approximately $2,521 per month for a single person, $3,359 for a couple, $5,734 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Bullock County?
The combined sales tax rate in Bullock County, AL is 9.24%, which includes the Alabama state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 5.24%.
Is Bullock County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Bullock County, AL would need approximately $2,521 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $36,723 per year ($3,060 per month). Bullock County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Bullock County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bullock County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Bullock County?
The average home value in Bullock County, AL is $79,400, with average annual property taxes of $309, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Bullock County compare to other areas?
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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