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Cost of living in Limestone County, AL

Part of the Huntsville Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,294/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 107,577 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,071 33%
Federal tax $627 19%
Healthcare $480 15%
Transport $320 10%
Groceries $306 9%
Energy $237 7%
State tax $198 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Limestone County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$928
per month
1 bedroom
$1,071
per month
2 bedroom
$1,248
per month
3 bedroom
$1,609
per month
4 bedroom
$1,964
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Limestone County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$83,534
per year
Individual earnings
$48,390
per year
Per capita
$39,587
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Limestone County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$255,100
Annual property tax
$782

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Limestone 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 Limestone County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.1%

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 Limestone 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 Limestone County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.5 min
Drive alone
82.8%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
9.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Limestone County

What it costs to live in Limestone County each month.

Single person
$3,294
per month
  • Rent $1,071
  • Energy $237
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $627
  • State tax $198
Couple
$4,770
per month
  • Rent $1,248
  • Energy $284
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,037
  • State tax $345
Family
$7,261
per month
  • Rent $1,609
  • Energy $356
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,037
  • State tax $345

Frequently asked questions about Limestone County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Limestone County?

In Limestone County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,071 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,248 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,609 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Limestone County?

In Limestone County, AL, the average household income is $83,534 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $48,390 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Limestone County?

The estimated cost of living in Limestone County, AL is approximately $3,294 per month for a single person, $4,770 for a couple, $7,261 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Limestone County?

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

Is Limestone County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Limestone County, AL would need approximately $3,294 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $83,534 per year ($6,961 per month). Limestone County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Limestone County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Limestone County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Limestone County?

The average home value in Limestone County, AL is $255,100, with average annual property taxes of $782, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Limestone County compare to other areas?

You can compare Limestone County, AL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Limestone County is in the Huntsville, 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