Jackson, AL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Jackson, Alabama?
$2,190 / month
for a family, 59.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,280 for the year for a family.
$1,900 / month
for a single person, 60.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $22,800 for the year for a single person.

Jackson cost of living score
75.8
Less expensive
24.2% lower
than the US average
9.9% lower
than the Alabama average
Jackson, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.2% lower than the U.S. average and 9.9% higher than the average for Alabama.

Jackson, AL

Housing costs in Jackson?
A typical home costs $137,200, which is 59.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.9% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jackson costs $730 per month, which is 49.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 28.8% cheaper than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Jackson?
To live comfortably in Jackson, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $26,280 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jackson?
The cost of living in Jackson, AL is relatively low compared to other cities. According to the Council for Community and Economic Research, Jackson has a cost-of-living index of 87.7, which is slightly lower than the national average of 100. Housing is especially affordable in the city, with median rent costing $773 per month and median home values at just under $100,000. Food prices are also quite low in Jackson, and basic necessities like groceries can be bought inexpensively. In addition, utilities costs are well below that of the rest of the nation’s averages. All told, it’s possible to live comfortably on a budget in Jackson without sacrificing quality or convenience.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesJacksonAlabamaUnited States
    Unlock84.1100.0
  95.6  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$214,000$338,100
  100.6  Unlock100.0
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  62.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

This town along with the county and region this town is found is among my favorite locations of the USA. I will go on to say that the city of Jackson and SW Alabama in  More

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