Cost of living in Crenshaw County, AL
Population 13,144 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Crenshaw County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Crenshaw County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Crenshaw County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Crenshaw County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Crenshaw 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 Crenshaw 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 Crenshaw County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Crenshaw County
What it costs to live in Crenshaw County each month.
- Rent $587
- Energy $237
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $449
- State tax $153
- Rent $772
- Energy $284
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $478
- State tax $201
- Rent $933
- Energy $356
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $478
- State tax $201
Frequently asked questions about Crenshaw County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Crenshaw County?
In Crenshaw County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $587 per month, a two-bedroom averages $772 per month, a three-bedroom averages $933 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Crenshaw County?
In Crenshaw County, AL, the average household income is $49,040 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,488 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Crenshaw County?
The estimated cost of living in Crenshaw County, AL is approximately $2,587 per month for a single person, $3,591 for a couple, $5,882 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Crenshaw County?
The combined sales tax rate in Crenshaw County, AL is 9.24%, which includes the Alabama state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 5.24%.
Is Crenshaw County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Crenshaw County, AL would need approximately $2,587 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,040 per year ($4,087 per month). Crenshaw County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Crenshaw County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Crenshaw County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Crenshaw County?
The average home value in Crenshaw County, AL is $108,400, with average annual property taxes of $347, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Crenshaw County compare to other areas?
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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