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Cost of living in Coffee County, AL

Estimated monthly cost
$2,659/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 54,231 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $653 25%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $454 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $306 12%
Energy $237 9%
State tax $154 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Coffee County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$642
per month
1 bedroom
$653
per month
2 bedroom
$857
per month
3 bedroom
$1,208
per month
4 bedroom
$1,325
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Coffee County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,672
per year
Individual earnings
$37,823
per year
Per capita
$32,757
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Coffee County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$180,300
Annual property tax
$615

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Coffee 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 Coffee County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.5%

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 Coffee 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 Coffee County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.7 min
Drive alone
85.1%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
4.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Coffee County

What it costs to live in Coffee County each month.

Single person
$2,659
per month
  • Rent $653
  • Energy $237
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $454
  • State tax $154
Couple
$3,991
per month
  • Rent $857
  • Energy $284
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $728
  • State tax $266
Family
$6,472
per month
  • Rent $1,208
  • Energy $356
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $728
  • State tax $266

Frequently asked questions about Coffee County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Coffee County?

In Coffee County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $653 per month, a two-bedroom averages $857 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,208 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Coffee County?

In Coffee County, AL, the average household income is $64,672 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,823 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Coffee County?

The estimated cost of living in Coffee County, AL is approximately $2,659 per month for a single person, $3,991 for a couple, $6,472 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Coffee County?

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

Is Coffee County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Coffee County, AL would need approximately $2,659 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,672 per year ($5,389 per month). Coffee County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Coffee County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Coffee County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Coffee County?

The average home value in Coffee County, AL is $180,300, with average annual property taxes of $615, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Coffee County compare to other areas?

You can compare Coffee County, AL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Coffee County is in the Enterprise, 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