Sanford, AL Cost of Living


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United States / Alabama / No Metro Area / Covington County / Sanford / Zip Codes

Sanford cost of living score
75.3
Less expensive
24.7% lower
than the US average
10.5% lower
than the Alabama average
Sanford, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.7% lower than the U.S. average and 10.5% higher than the average for Alabama.

Sanford, AL

Housing costs in Sanford?
A typical home costs $83,400, which is 75.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.0% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sanford costs $710 per month, which is 50.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 32.4% cheaper than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Sanford?
To live comfortably in Sanford, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $15,840 for a family, and $21,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sanford?
The cost of living in Sanford, AL is relatively low compared to other cities. The median home price is around $99,000 and the median household income is around $49,000. The unemployment rate is below the national average at 3.9%. Taxes are also lower than average with a combined state and local tax rate of 8.00%, and no county or city wide taxes imposed. Overall, Sanford has an affordable cost of living that allows people to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while saving money for the future.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSanfordAlabamaUnited States
  75.384.1100.0
  93.894.4100
  115.8118.9100.0
  51.556.6100.0
  $83,400$214,000$338,100
  106.2%101.2%100.0%
  76.485.9100.0
  67.271.0100.0

   100=National Average

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