Cost of living in Marengo County, AL
Population 19,027 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Marengo County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Marengo County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Marengo County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Marengo County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Marengo 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 Marengo 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 Marengo County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Marengo County
What it costs to live in Marengo County each month.
- Rent $688
- Energy $237
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $438
- State tax $150
- Rent $772
- Energy $284
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $407
- State tax $181
- Rent $990
- Energy $356
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $407
- State tax $181
Frequently asked questions about Marengo County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Marengo County?
In Marengo County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $688 per month, a two-bedroom averages $772 per month, a three-bedroom averages $990 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Marengo County?
In Marengo County, AL, the average household income is $44,205 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,843 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Marengo County?
The estimated cost of living in Marengo County, AL is approximately $2,674 per month for a single person, $3,500 for a couple, $5,848 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Marengo County?
The combined sales tax rate in Marengo County, AL is 9.24%, which includes the Alabama state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 5.24%.
Is Marengo County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Marengo County, AL would need approximately $2,674 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $44,205 per year ($3,684 per month). Marengo County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Marengo County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Marengo County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Marengo County?
The average home value in Marengo County, AL is $103,400, with average annual property taxes of $397, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Marengo 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