Cost of living in Houston County, AL
Population 107,628 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Houston County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Houston County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Houston County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Houston County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Houston County
What it costs to live in Houston County each month.
- Rent $722
- Energy $237
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $446
- State tax $152
- Rent $896
- Energy $284
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $611
- State tax $236
- Rent $1,223
- Energy $356
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $611
- State tax $236
Frequently asked questions about Houston County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Houston County?
In Houston County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $722 per month, a two-bedroom averages $896 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,223 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Houston County?
In Houston County, AL, the average household income is $57,531 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,348 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Houston County?
The estimated cost of living in Houston County, AL is approximately $2,718 per month for a single person, $3,883 for a couple, $6,340 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Houston County?
The combined sales tax rate in Houston County, AL is 9.24%, which includes the Alabama state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 5.24%.
Is Houston County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Houston County, AL would need approximately $2,718 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,531 per year ($4,794 per month). Houston County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Houston County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Houston County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Houston County?
The average home value in Houston County, AL is $178,000, with average annual property taxes of $534, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Houston County compare to other areas?
You can compare Houston County, AL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Houston County is in the Dothan, 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