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Cost of living in Tallapoosa County, AL

Estimated monthly cost
$2,619/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 41,070 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $638 24%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $434 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $306 12%
Energy $237 9%
State tax $149 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Tallapoosa County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$619
per month
1 bedroom
$638
per month
2 bedroom
$831
per month
3 bedroom
$1,054
per month
4 bedroom
$1,105
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Tallapoosa County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,185
per year
Individual earnings
$36,612
per year
Per capita
$31,718
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Tallapoosa County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$144,800
Annual property tax
$450

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.9%

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 Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.1 min
Drive alone
84.9%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
4.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Tallapoosa County

What it costs to live in Tallapoosa County each month.

Single person
$2,619
per month
  • Rent $638
  • Energy $237
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $434
  • State tax $149
Couple
$3,812
per month
  • Rent $831
  • Energy $284
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $606
  • State tax $235
Family
$6,165
per month
  • Rent $1,054
  • Energy $356
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $606
  • State tax $235

Frequently asked questions about Tallapoosa County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Tallapoosa County?

In Tallapoosa County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $638 per month, a two-bedroom averages $831 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,054 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Tallapoosa County?

In Tallapoosa County, AL, the average household income is $57,185 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,612 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Tallapoosa County?

The estimated cost of living in Tallapoosa County, AL is approximately $2,619 per month for a single person, $3,812 for a couple, $6,165 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Tallapoosa County?

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

Is Tallapoosa County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Tallapoosa County, AL would need approximately $2,619 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,185 per year ($4,765 per month). Tallapoosa County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Tallapoosa County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa County?

The average home value in Tallapoosa County, AL is $144,800, with average annual property taxes of $450, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Tallapoosa County compare to other areas?

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