Cost of living in Clarke County, AL
Population 22,802 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Clarke County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Clarke County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Clarke County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Clarke County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Clarke County
What it costs to live in Clarke County each month.
- Rent $600
- Energy $237
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $419
- State tax $145
- Rent $772
- Energy $284
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $480
- State tax $202
- Rent $1,080
- Energy $356
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $480
- State tax $202
Frequently asked questions about Clarke County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Clarke County?
In Clarke County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $600 per month, a two-bedroom averages $772 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,080 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Clarke County?
In Clarke County, AL, the average household income is $49,167 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,677 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Clarke County?
The estimated cost of living in Clarke County, AL is approximately $2,562 per month for a single person, $3,594 for a couple, $6,032 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Clarke County?
The combined sales tax rate in Clarke County, AL is 9.24%, which includes the Alabama state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 5.24%.
Is Clarke County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Clarke County, AL would need approximately $2,562 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,167 per year ($4,097 per month). Clarke County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Clarke County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Clarke County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Clarke County?
The average home value in Clarke County, AL is $126,400, with average annual property taxes of $388, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Clarke County compare to other areas?
You can compare Clarke County, AL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Clarke County is in Alabama.
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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