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Cost of living in Calhoun County, AL

Part of the Anniston Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,647/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 116,141 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $730 28%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $383 14%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $306 12%
Energy $237 9%
State tax $136 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Calhoun County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$725
per month
1 bedroom
$730
per month
2 bedroom
$941
per month
3 bedroom
$1,295
per month
4 bedroom
$1,394
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Calhoun County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$55,826
per year
Individual earnings
$33,514
per year
Per capita
$29,571
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Calhoun County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$149,500
Annual property tax
$610

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.1%

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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.7 min
Drive alone
85.1%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
4.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Calhoun County

What it costs to live in Calhoun County each month.

Single person
$2,647
per month
  • Rent $730
  • Energy $237
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $383
  • State tax $136
Couple
$3,893
per month
  • Rent $941
  • Energy $284
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $583
  • State tax $229
Family
$6,377
per month
  • Rent $1,295
  • Energy $356
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $583
  • State tax $229

Frequently asked questions about Calhoun County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Calhoun County?

In Calhoun County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $730 per month, a two-bedroom averages $941 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,295 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Calhoun County?

In Calhoun County, AL, the average household income is $55,826 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,514 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Calhoun County?

The estimated cost of living in Calhoun County, AL is approximately $2,647 per month for a single person, $3,893 for a couple, $6,377 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Calhoun County?

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

Is Calhoun County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Calhoun County, AL would need approximately $2,647 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,826 per year ($4,652 per month). Calhoun County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Calhoun County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Calhoun County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Calhoun County?

The average home value in Calhoun County, AL is $149,500, with average annual property taxes of $610, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Calhoun County compare to other areas?

You can compare Calhoun County, AL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Calhoun County is in the Anniston-Oxford, 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