Cost of living in Pickens County, AL
Part of the Tuscaloosa Metro Area
Population 18,843 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Pickens County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Pickens County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Pickens County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Pickens County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Pickens County
What it costs to live in Pickens County each month.
- Rent $619
- Energy $237
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $415
- State tax $144
- Rent $772
- Energy $284
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $448
- State tax $193
- Rent $1,061
- Energy $356
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $448
- State tax $193
Frequently asked questions about Pickens County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Pickens County?
In Pickens County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $619 per month, a two-bedroom averages $772 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,061 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Pickens County?
In Pickens County, AL, the average household income is $47,014 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,448 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Pickens County?
The estimated cost of living in Pickens County, AL is approximately $2,576 per month for a single person, $3,553 for a couple, $5,972 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Pickens County?
The combined sales tax rate in Pickens County, AL is 9.24%, which includes the Alabama state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 5.24%.
Is Pickens County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Pickens County, AL would need approximately $2,576 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $47,014 per year ($3,918 per month). Pickens County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Pickens County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pickens County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Pickens County?
The average home value in Pickens County, AL is $123,300, with average annual property taxes of $356, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Pickens County compare to other areas?
You can compare Pickens County, AL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Pickens County is in the Tuscaloosa, 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