Cost of Living in Washington County, AL

Modeled annual cost: $47,698.

Median family income: $84,911.

Affordability Snapshot

AL County Median

$42,820

State Rank

9thMost expensive counties in AL out of 67See Alabama county rankings

Median Income

$84,911

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Washington County, AL.

$14,829 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$47,698

Per year

  • Transport:$14,829
  • Housing:$9,720
  • Taxes:$9,366
  • Healthcare:$5,699
  • Other Costs:$4,218
  • Food:$3,865
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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1Dallas County, AL
$39,795
2Marion County, AL
$40,139
3Talladega County, AL
$40,157
4Barbour County, AL
$40,467
5Monroe County, AL
$40,801

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