Cullman, AL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Cullman, Alabama?
$3,570 / month
for a family, 33.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $42,840 for the year for a family.
$2,200 / month
for a single person, 53.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,400 for the year for a single person.

Cullman cost of living score
81.3
Less expensive
18.7% lower
than the US average
3.3% lower
than the Alabama average
Cullman, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.7% lower than the U.S. average and 3.3% higher than the average for Alabama.

Cullman, AL

Housing costs in Cullman?
A typical home costs $223,300, which is 34.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.3% more expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cullman costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.6% cheaper than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Cullman?
To live comfortably in Cullman, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $42,840 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cullman?
The cost of living in Cullman, AL is relatively low when compared to other cities in the region. The median list price for homes in the area is around $145,000, which is much lower than the national average of $229,700. Renters can find a variety of affordable housing options ranging from studio apartments to four-bedroom homes. Groceries and utilities are also quite affordable with groceries costing an average of 10% less than the national average and utility costs being 11% less than the national average. With all these factors taken into account, it is easy to see why Cullman has become a popular place to live at an affordable cost.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCullmanAlabamaUnited States
    Unlock84.1100.0
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    Unlock$214,000$338,100
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   100=National Average

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I lived in Cullman for over 13 years when my family brought two plants there. It was tough, at first, because I wasn't a native and it is a very cliquish type of town. I  More

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I'm very hopeful that the recent Alcohol Legalization will bring in more business such as restaurants and entertainment venues. Cullman has a lot of potential if the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Cullman is about 45 minutes south of Huntsville and 45 minutes north of Birmingham. Cullman is a town that never changes and always stays the same. Cullman doesn't  More

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