Alexander City, AL Cost of Living


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United States / Alabama / No Metro Area / Tallapoosa County / Alexander City / Zip Codes

Alexander City cost of living score
81.7
Less expensive
18.3% lower
than the US average
2.9% lower
than the Alabama average
Alexander City, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.3% lower than the U.S. average and 2.9% higher than the average for Alabama.

Alexander City, AL

Housing costs in Alexander City?
A typical home costs $155,200, which is 54.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.5% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alexander City costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.0% cheaper than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Alexander City?
To live comfortably in Alexander City, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $29,880 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alexander City?
Alexander City, AL is an affordable place to live compared to the national average. The median house value in Alexander City is $155,200, which is significantly lower than the US average house value of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living in Alexander City is 75.5 while the US average cost of living is 100. This means that day-to-day expenses such as groceries and utilities are much more affordable for those living in Alexander City than other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlexander CityAlabamaUnited States
  81.784.1100.0
  93.294.4100
  119.3118.9100.0
  41.456.6100.0
  $155,200$214,000$338,100
  99.9%101.2%100.0%
  69.985.9100.0
  70.071.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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If lake living is your thing you will thrive in Alexander City. Retirees and really just nature loving students and young professionals are moving to the Tallapoosa  More

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This is a corrupt dying old mill town that has lost its mill. The crony government is totally corrupt. The schools are pathetic and it shows in the ignorance of the  More

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it is a great place to live in. it is very quiet and you can get along with people really easily. its a very cool place where fun is always an option. i love staying  More

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