Cost of Living in Alabama
Cost of Living in Alabama | Compared to National Average |
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Housing (Buy and Rent) | 38% lower |
Utilities (Monthly) | 11% higher |
Food | 7% lower |
Healthcare | 16% lower |
Transportation | 9% higher |
Goods & Services | 4% lower |
The cost of living in Alabama is 12% lower than the national average. Housing is 38% lower than the national average, while utilities are 11% higher. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 7% lower than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 4% lower.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 16% lower in Alabama compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 4% lower.
The Cost of Living in Alabama Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
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Athens, AL | 9% higher | 4% lower |
Madison, AL | 9% higher | 4% lower |
Huntsville, AL | 4% higher | 8% lower |
Auburn, AL | 4% higher | 8% lower |
Birmingham, AL | 4% higher | 8% lower |
Oneonta, AL | 1% higher | 11% lower |
Cullman, AL | 1% higher | 11% lower |
Scottsboro, AL | 1% higher | 11% lower |
Hartselle, AL | 1% higher | 11% lower |
Tuscaloosa, AL | 1% higher | 11% lower |
Dothan, AL | 1% higher | 11% lower |
Montgomery, AL | 0% | 12% lower |
Mobile, AL | 1% lower | 13% lower |
Muscle Shoals, AL | 2% lower | 14% lower |
Albertville, AL | 2% lower | 14% lower |
Decatur, AL | 2% lower | 14% lower |
Centre, AL | 3% lower | 14% lower |
Fort Payne, AL | 3% lower | 14% lower |
Gadsden, AL | 3% lower | 14% lower |
Russellville, AL | 3% lower | 14% lower |
Moulton, AL | 3% lower | 14% lower |
Hamilton, AL | 3% lower | 14% lower |
Haleyville, AL | 3% lower | 14% lower |
Anniston, AL | 3% lower | 15% lower |
Oxford, AL | 3% lower | 15% lower |
Florence, AL | 5% lower | 16% lower |