Florence, AL Cost of Living


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Florence cost of living score
82.1
Less expensive
17.9% lower
than the US average
2.4% lower
than the Alabama average
Florence, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.9% lower than the U.S. average and 2.4% higher than the average for Alabama.

Florence, AL

Housing costs in Florence?
A typical home costs $173,700, which is 48.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.8% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Florence 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 Florence?
To live comfortably in Florence, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $33,120 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Florence?
The cost of living in Florence, AL is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. According to the US Census Bureau, the median household income here is $36,766 and the estimated median house or apartment rent is around $622 per month. The city has a very affordable housing market with a variety of options available. Additionally, utilities such as electricity and gas are also quite reasonably priced. All these factors make living in Florence a great choice for people looking for an affordable place to live without compromising on quality.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFlorenceAlabamaUnited States
  82.184.1100.0
  92.994.4100
  117.8118.9100.0
  47.956.6100.0
  $173,700$214,000$338,100
  97.3%101.2%100.0%
  77.485.9100.0
  83.571.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

I am a 41 yr old female in search of a new life. I am not running I amj ust trying to find myself some happiness and I would like to know what I can rent there to make  More

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Over 14 years ago

A few years ago, while i was still living in Florence, the local newspaper did an article abt why the young educated people were leaving Florence. In my early 20's as i  More

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Over 15 years ago

we will relocate to Alabama, Muscle Shoals, Florence, Sheffield area.We would like a nice town to live in, where our two kids can grow up and would not cost us a  More

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