Anniston, AL Cost of Living


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Anniston cost of living score
78.9
Less expensive
21.1% lower
than the US average
6.2% lower
than the Alabama average
Anniston, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.1% lower than the U.S. average and 6.2% higher than the average for Alabama.

Anniston, AL

Housing costs in Anniston?
A typical home costs $120,400, which is 64.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.7% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Anniston costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.3% cheaper than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Anniston?
To live comfortably in Anniston, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $23,040 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Anniston?
Anniston, AL is a great place to live with its low cost of living. The cost of housing in the city is significantly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for those looking to settle down. Additionally, the cost of groceries and utilities are also much cheaper than other areas of the country. Combined with its wonderful culture and warm climate, Anniston, AL is an excellent option for those desiring an affordable yet high quality lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAnnistonAlabamaUnited States
  78.984.1100.0
  93.494.4100
  117.0118.9100.0
  34.856.6100.0
  $120,400$214,000$338,100
  101.6%101.2%100.0%
  82.785.9100.0
  72.671.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

Live within anniston city limits in my grandparents old house. Neighborhood has housing projects twoo blocks away. Primary residents are African American. Lot of  More

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Over 15 years ago

Anniston is your typical small, rural alabama town. Last I heard the city was around 20,000 or so; the whole of calhoun county around 100,000. Cost of living is low,  More

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Over 17 years ago

I've been in the area for a couple of years and overall the area is not that bad. The city of Oxford is growing and many new businesses have recently opened (Target,  More

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