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Cost of living in Walker County, AL

Part of the Birmingham Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,653/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 64,886 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $612 23%
Federal tax $482 18%
Healthcare $480 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $306 12%
Energy $237 9%
State tax $161 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Walker County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$578
per month
1 bedroom
$612
per month
2 bedroom
$772
per month
3 bedroom
$1,088
per month
4 bedroom
$1,205
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Walker County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,509
per year
Individual earnings
$39,506
per year
Per capita
$28,706
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Walker County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$131,100
Annual property tax
$357

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Walker 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 Walker County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.6%

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 Walker 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 Walker County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.4 min
Drive alone
83.6%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
3.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Walker County

What it costs to live in Walker County each month.

Single person
$2,653
per month
  • Rent $612
  • Energy $237
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $482
  • State tax $161
Couple
$3,698
per month
  • Rent $772
  • Energy $284
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $562
  • State tax $224
Family
$6,144
per month
  • Rent $1,088
  • Energy $356
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $562
  • State tax $224

Frequently asked questions about Walker County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Walker County?

In Walker County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $612 per month, a two-bedroom averages $772 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,088 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Walker County?

In Walker County, AL, the average household income is $54,509 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,506 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Walker County?

The estimated cost of living in Walker County, AL is approximately $2,653 per month for a single person, $3,698 for a couple, $6,144 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Walker County?

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

Is Walker County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Walker County, AL would need approximately $2,653 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,509 per year ($4,542 per month). Walker County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Walker County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Walker County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Walker County?

The average home value in Walker County, AL is $131,100, with average annual property taxes of $357, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Walker County compare to other areas?

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