Cost of living in Dale County, AL
Population 49,516 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Dale County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Dale County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Dale County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Dale County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Dale 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 Dale 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 Dale County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Dale County
What it costs to live in Dale County each month.
- Rent $679
- Energy $237
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $407
- State tax $142
- Rent $772
- Energy $284
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $553
- State tax $221
- Rent $1,088
- Energy $356
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $553
- State tax $221
Frequently asked questions about Dale County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Dale County?
In Dale County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $679 per month, a two-bedroom averages $772 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,088 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Dale County?
In Dale County, AL, the average household income is $53,955 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,962 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Dale County?
The estimated cost of living in Dale County, AL is approximately $2,626 per month for a single person, $3,686 for a couple, $6,132 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Dale County?
The combined sales tax rate in Dale County, AL is 9.24%, which includes the Alabama state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 5.24%.
Is Dale County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Dale County, AL would need approximately $2,626 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $53,955 per year ($4,496 per month). Dale County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Dale County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dale County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Dale County?
The average home value in Dale County, AL is $129,100, with average annual property taxes of $426, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Dale County compare to other areas?
You can compare Dale County, AL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Dale County is in the Ozark, 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