Gardendale, AL Cost of Living


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Gardendale cost of living score
87
Less expensive
13.0% lower
than the US average
3.4% higher
than the Alabama average
Gardendale, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0% lower than the U.S. average and 3.4% lower than the average for Alabama.

Gardendale, AL

Housing costs in Gardendale?
A typical home costs $243,700, which is 27.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.9% more expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Gardendale costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.5% more than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Gardendale?
To live comfortably in Gardendale, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $46,800 for a family, and $38,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Gardendale?
Gardendale, AL is a great place to live for those on a budget. The cost of living in Gardendale is quite reasonable, with housing prices being significantly lower than the national average. The median home value in Gardendale is just over $100,000, which is far less than the national median home value of nearly $200,000. Additionally, the overall cost of groceries and other basic necessities are also below the national average. This makes Gardendale an ideal location for those looking for a place to call home without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGardendaleAlabamaUnited States
  87.084.1100.0
  96.394.4100
  122.0118.9100.0
  69.456.6100.0
  $243,700$214,000$338,100
  100.9%101.2%100.0%
  92.885.9100.0
  83.271.0100.0

   100=National Average

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