Jasper, AL Cost of Living


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Jasper cost of living score
80.4
Less expensive
19.6% lower
than the US average
4.4% lower
than the Alabama average
Jasper, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.6% lower than the U.S. average and 4.4% higher than the average for Alabama.

Jasper, AL

Housing costs in Jasper?
A typical home costs $208,400, which is 38.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.6% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jasper costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.0% cheaper than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Jasper?
To live comfortably in Jasper, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $39,960 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jasper?
Jasper, AL is known for its low cost of living. The overall cost of living in Jasper is 13% lower than the US average, with basic necessities such as groceries and transportation costing significantly less than the national average. Housing prices are also surprisingly affordable, with median home values at around $83,000. In addition to these everyday costs being low, there are no state income taxes in Alabama, which provides an additional financial incentive for those looking to move to or stay in Jasper. With such a reasonable cost of living it's no wonder why people come from all over to call this small town home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJasperAlabamaUnited States
  80.484.1100.0
  93.494.4100
  121.9118.9100.0
  42.656.6100.0
  $208,400$214,000$338,100
  102.8%101.2%100.0%
  87.785.9100.0
  65.771.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

I had to edit my review. 11 years ago when I first moved to NW Alabama, Jasper was a great town to shop and eat. Not anymore. A large part of Jasper has now some  More

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Over 13 years ago

There isn't enough recreation or resources for the Disabled in my community. We have little to no shopping in Jasper. I currently do most of my shopping online, in  More

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Over 15 years ago

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