Cost of living in Escambia County, AL
Population 36,695 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Escambia County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Escambia County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Escambia County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Escambia County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Escambia 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 Escambia 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 Escambia County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Escambia County
What it costs to live in Escambia County each month.
- Rent $643
- Energy $237
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $359
- State tax $130
- Rent $772
- Energy $284
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $410
- State tax $182
- Rent $985
- Energy $356
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $410
- State tax $182
Frequently asked questions about Escambia County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Escambia County?
In Escambia County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $643 per month, a two-bedroom averages $772 per month, a three-bedroom averages $985 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Escambia County?
In Escambia County, AL, the average household income is $44,447 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,020 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Escambia County?
The estimated cost of living in Escambia County, AL is approximately $2,530 per month for a single person, $3,504 for a couple, $5,847 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Escambia County?
The combined sales tax rate in Escambia County, AL is 9.24%, which includes the Alabama state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 5.24%.
Is Escambia County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Escambia County, AL would need approximately $2,530 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $44,447 per year ($3,704 per month). Escambia County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Escambia County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Escambia County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Escambia County?
The average home value in Escambia County, AL is $122,700, with average annual property taxes of $485, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Escambia 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