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Cost of living in Dallas County, AL

Estimated monthly cost
$2,457/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 37,536 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $625 25%
Healthcare $480 20%
Transport $320 13%
Federal tax $315 13%
Groceries $306 12%
Energy $237 10%
State tax $119 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Dallas County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$589
per month
1 bedroom
$625
per month
2 bedroom
$821
per month
3 bedroom
$1,065
per month
4 bedroom
$1,094
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Dallas County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$36,810
per year
Individual earnings
$29,317
per year
Per capita
$24,368
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Dallas County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$97,400
Annual property tax
$413

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Dallas 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 Dallas County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.3%

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 Dallas 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 Dallas County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.9 min
Drive alone
84.6%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
5.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Dallas County

What it costs to live in Dallas County each month.

Single person
$2,457
per month
  • Rent $625
  • Energy $237
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $315
  • State tax $119
Couple
$3,409
per month
  • Rent $821
  • Energy $284
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $298
  • State tax $150
Family
$5,783
per month
  • Rent $1,065
  • Energy $356
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $298
  • State tax $150

Frequently asked questions about Dallas County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Dallas County?

In Dallas County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $625 per month, a two-bedroom averages $821 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,065 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Dallas County?

In Dallas County, AL, the average household income is $36,810 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $29,317 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Dallas County?

The estimated cost of living in Dallas County, AL is approximately $2,457 per month for a single person, $3,409 for a couple, $5,783 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Dallas County?

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

Is Dallas County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Dallas County, AL would need approximately $2,457 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $36,810 per year ($3,068 per month). Dallas County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Dallas County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dallas County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Dallas County?

The average home value in Dallas County, AL is $97,400, with average annual property taxes of $413, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Dallas County compare to other areas?

You can compare Dallas County, AL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Dallas County is in the Selma, 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
Methodology All data sources