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Cost of living in Russell County, AL

Part of the Columbus Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,877/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 58,858 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $937 33%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $401 14%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $306 11%
Energy $237 8%
State tax $141 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Russell County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$883
per month
1 bedroom
$937
per month
2 bedroom
$1,108
per month
3 bedroom
$1,463
per month
4 bedroom
$1,781
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Russell County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$50,046
per year
Individual earnings
$34,583
per year
Per capita
$27,383
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Russell County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$152,300
Annual property tax
$631

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Russell 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 Russell 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 Russell 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 Russell County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.7 min
Drive alone
79.8%
Public transit
0.9%
Work from home
7.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Russell County

What it costs to live in Russell County each month.

Single person
$2,877
per month
  • Rent $937
  • Energy $237
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $401
  • State tax $141
Couple
$3,946
per month
  • Rent $1,108
  • Energy $284
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $493
  • State tax $205
Family
$6,431
per month
  • Rent $1,463
  • Energy $356
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $493
  • State tax $205

Frequently asked questions about Russell County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Russell County?

In Russell County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $937 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,108 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,463 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Russell County?

In Russell County, AL, the average household income is $50,046 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,583 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Russell County?

The estimated cost of living in Russell County, AL is approximately $2,877 per month for a single person, $3,946 for a couple, $6,431 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Russell County?

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

Is Russell County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Russell County, AL would need approximately $2,877 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $50,046 per year ($4,171 per month). Russell County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Russell County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Russell 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 Russell County?

The average home value in Russell County, AL is $152,300, with average annual property taxes of $631, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Russell County compare to other areas?

You can compare Russell County, AL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Russell County is in the Columbus, GA-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