Altoona, AL Cost of Living


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Altoona cost of living score
79.4
Less expensive
20.6% lower
than the US average
5.6% lower
than the Alabama average
Altoona, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.6% lower than the U.S. average and 5.6% higher than the average for Alabama.

Altoona, AL

Housing costs in Altoona?
A typical home costs $152,000, which is 55.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.0% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Altoona costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.6% cheaper than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Altoona?
To live comfortably in Altoona, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $29,160 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Altoona?
Altoona, AL is an affordable place to live with an average cost of living that is below the national average. The city boasts low housing costs and other expenses like groceries and transportation which all help make it an attractive place to live. In addition, the city has a lower-than-average unemployment rate, which helps keep costs down for those looking to move here. With all these advantages, Altoona can be an ideal place for people from all walks of life looking for a more affordable way of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAltoonaAlabamaUnited States
  79.484.1100.0
  93.594.4100
  117.6118.9100.0
  37.156.6100.0
  $152,000$214,000$338,100
  100.6%101.2%100.0%
  116.185.9100.0
  69.971.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

There is nothing to do in my area as far as enrtertainment you have to drive somewhere off for  More

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