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Cost of living in Marshall County, AL

Estimated monthly cost
$2,578/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 98,712 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $594 23%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $436 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $306 12%
Energy $237 9%
State tax $150 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Marshall County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$590
per month
1 bedroom
$594
per month
2 bedroom
$780
per month
3 bedroom
$1,050
per month
4 bedroom
$1,053
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Marshall County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$60,946
per year
Individual earnings
$36,743
per year
Per capita
$31,025
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Marshall County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$183,400
Annual property tax
$699

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Marshall 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 Marshall County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.5%

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 Marshall 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 Marshall County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.5 min
Drive alone
82.2%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
6.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Marshall County

What it costs to live in Marshall County each month.

Single person
$2,578
per month
  • Rent $594
  • Energy $237
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $436
  • State tax $150
Couple
$3,838
per month
  • Rent $780
  • Energy $284
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $667
  • State tax $251
Family
$6,238
per month
  • Rent $1,050
  • Energy $356
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $667
  • State tax $251

Frequently asked questions about Marshall County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Marshall County?

In Marshall County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $594 per month, a two-bedroom averages $780 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,050 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Marshall County?

In Marshall County, AL, the average household income is $60,946 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,743 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Marshall County?

The estimated cost of living in Marshall County, AL is approximately $2,578 per month for a single person, $3,838 for a couple, $6,238 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Marshall County?

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

Is Marshall County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Marshall County, AL would need approximately $2,578 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,946 per year ($5,079 per month). Marshall County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Marshall County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Marshall County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Marshall County?

The average home value in Marshall County, AL is $183,400, with average annual property taxes of $699, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Marshall County compare to other areas?

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