Cost of living in Coosa County, AL
Population 10,323 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Coosa County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Coosa County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Coosa County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Coosa County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Coosa 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 Coosa 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 Coosa County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Coosa County
What it costs to live in Coosa County each month.
- Rent $615
- Energy $237
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $330
- State tax $123
- Rent $792
- Energy $284
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $604
- State tax $234
- Rent $957
- Energy $356
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $604
- State tax $234
Frequently asked questions about Coosa County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Coosa County?
In Coosa County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $615 per month, a two-bedroom averages $792 per month, a three-bedroom averages $957 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Coosa County?
In Coosa County, AL, the average household income is $57,063 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,221 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Coosa County?
The estimated cost of living in Coosa County, AL is approximately $2,466 per month for a single person, $3,770 for a couple, $6,065 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Coosa County?
The combined sales tax rate in Coosa County, AL is 9.24%, which includes the Alabama state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 5.24%.
Is Coosa County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Coosa County, AL would need approximately $2,466 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,063 per year ($4,755 per month). Coosa County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Coosa County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Coosa County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Coosa County?
The average home value in Coosa County, AL is $111,800, with average annual property taxes of $303, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Coosa County compare to other areas?
You can compare Coosa County, AL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Coosa County is in the Talladega-Sylacauga, 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