Cost of living in Macon County, AL
Population 18,951 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Macon County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Macon County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Macon County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Macon County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Macon County
What it costs to live in Macon County each month.
- Rent $617
- Energy $237
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $221
- State tax $94
- Rent $810
- Energy $284
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $433
- State tax $188
- Rent $999
- Energy $356
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $433
- State tax $188
Frequently asked questions about Macon County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Macon County?
In Macon County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $617 per month, a two-bedroom averages $810 per month, a three-bedroom averages $999 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Macon County?
In Macon County, AL, the average household income is $45,951 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $23,298 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Macon County?
The estimated cost of living in Macon County, AL is approximately $2,330 per month for a single person, $3,571 for a couple, $5,890 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Macon County?
The combined sales tax rate in Macon County, AL is 9.24%, which includes the Alabama state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 5.24%.
Is Macon County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Macon County, AL would need approximately $2,330 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $45,951 per year ($3,829 per month). Macon County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Macon County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Macon County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Macon County?
The average home value in Macon County, AL is $95,700, with average annual property taxes of $468, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Macon County compare to other areas?
You can compare Macon County, AL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Macon County is in the Auburn-Opelika, 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