Alabaster, AL Cost of Living


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Alabaster cost of living score
100.1
More expensive
0.1% higher
than the US average
19.0% higher
than the Alabama average
Alabaster, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 100.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.1% higher than the U.S. average and 19.0% higher than the average for Alabama.

Alabaster, AL

Housing costs in Alabaster?
A typical home costs $261,500, which is 22.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.2% more expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alabaster costs $1,240 per month, which is 13.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.2% more than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Alabaster?
To live comfortably in Alabaster, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $50,040 for a family, and $43,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alabaster?
The cost of living in Alabaster, AL is quite affordable compared to other cities in the state. The median home price is around $170,000 and the median rent is under $900 per month. Utility costs are also low, with electricity averaging $125 per month and natural gas around $50 per month. Groceries are also very reasonable with a typical grocery bill running around $300 a month for a family of four. Overall, Alabaster residents enjoy a fairly low cost of living, making it an ideal place to live for those looking for an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlabasterAlabamaUnited States
  100.184.1100.0
  97.694.4100
  122.2118.9100.0
  78.756.6100.0
  $261,500$214,000$338,100
  101.5%101.2%100.0%
  98.485.9100.0
  87.371.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Alabaster Alabama ... affordable, adaptable and  More

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Over 14 years ago

This is the sequel to "Escape from New York" staring Kirk Russell, but called "Escape from Birmingham" staring the dopes of Alabama. The people in this area Hoover,  More

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Alabster is becoming one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Alabama. With the addition of the Colonial Promenadeand White Stone Shopping Centers the economy  More

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