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Cost of living in Coosa County, AL

Estimated monthly cost
$2,466/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 10,323 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $615 25%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $330 13%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $306 12%
Energy $237 10%
State tax $123 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Coosa County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$593
per month
1 bedroom
$615
per month
2 bedroom
$792
per month
3 bedroom
$957
per month
4 bedroom
$1,184
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Coosa County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,063
per year
Individual earnings
$30,221
per year
Per capita
$29,035
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Coosa County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$111,800
Annual property tax
$303

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Coosa 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 Coosa County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.4%

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.

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 Coosa County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.9 min
Drive alone
79.0%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
9.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Coosa County

What it costs to live in Coosa County each month.

Single person
$2,466
per month
  • Rent $615
  • Energy $237
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $330
  • State tax $123
Couple
$3,770
per month
  • Rent $792
  • Energy $284
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $604
  • State tax $234
Family
$6,065
per month
  • 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