Cost of living in Wilcox County, AL
Population 10,347 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Wilcox County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Wilcox County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Wilcox County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Wilcox County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Wilcox 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 Wilcox 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 Wilcox County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Wilcox County
What it costs to live in Wilcox County each month.
- Rent $728
- Energy $237
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $368
- State tax $132
- Rent $936
- Energy $284
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $378
- State tax $173
- Rent $1,132
- Energy $356
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $378
- State tax $173
Frequently asked questions about Wilcox County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Wilcox County?
In Wilcox County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $728 per month, a two-bedroom averages $936 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,132 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Wilcox County?
In Wilcox County, AL, the average household income is $42,236 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,566 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Wilcox County?
The estimated cost of living in Wilcox County, AL is approximately $2,626 per month for a single person, $3,627 for a couple, $5,953 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Wilcox County?
The combined sales tax rate in Wilcox County, AL is 9.24%, which includes the Alabama state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 5.24%.
Is Wilcox County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Wilcox County, AL would need approximately $2,626 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $42,236 per year ($3,520 per month). Wilcox County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Wilcox County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wilcox County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Wilcox County?
The average home value in Wilcox County, AL is $84,200, with average annual property taxes of $309, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Wilcox County compare to other areas?
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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