Arab, AL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Arab, Alabama?
$3,300 / month
for a family, 38.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $39,600 for the year for a family.
$2,100 / month
for a single person, 55.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,200 for the year for a single person.

Arab cost of living score
80.5
Less expensive
19.5% lower
than the US average
4.3% lower
than the Alabama average
Arab, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.5% lower than the U.S. average and 4.3% higher than the average for Alabama.

Arab, AL

Housing costs in Arab?
A typical home costs $205,900, which is 39.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.8% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Arab 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 Arab?
To live comfortably in Arab, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $39,600 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Arab?
The cost of living in Arab, AL is 82.5 which is significantly lower than the US average cost of living at 100. This means that the cost of goods and services are relatively cheaper compared to the rest of the country. Homeowners in Arab, AL also benefit from this low cost of living with a median house value of $205,900 - much lower than the US average house value of $338,100.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesArabAlabamaUnited States
    Unlock84.1100.0
  94.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock118.9100.0
  56.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$214,000$338,100
  100.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock85.9100.0
  71.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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The crime statistics are incorrect. The Arab Police Jurisdiction is 3 miles outside of the city limits. This adds several thousand people to the population count. So  More

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