Skip to main content
LiveWhere us
Alabama

Cost of living in Wilcox County, AL

Estimated monthly cost
$2,626/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 10,347 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $728 28%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $368 14%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $306 12%
Energy $237 9%
State tax $132 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Wilcox County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$702
per month
1 bedroom
$728
per month
2 bedroom
$936
per month
3 bedroom
$1,132
per month
4 bedroom
$1,401
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Wilcox County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$42,236
per year
Individual earnings
$32,566
per year
Per capita
$23,366
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Wilcox County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$84,200
Annual property tax
$309

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Wilcox 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 Wilcox County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.1%

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.

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 Wilcox County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.7 min
Drive alone
86.6%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
1.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Wilcox County

What it costs to live in Wilcox County each month.

Single person
$2,626
per month
  • Rent $728
  • Energy $237
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $368
  • State tax $132
Couple
$3,627
per month
  • Rent $936
  • Energy $284
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $378
  • State tax $173
Family
$5,953
per month
  • 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?

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

Other counties in Alabama

Browse the full list of counties in Alabama, ranked by cost of living.

See all counties in Alabama

Compare Wilcox County with another area

Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up.

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