Mount Vernon, AL Cost of Living


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Mount Vernon cost of living score
84.1
Less expensive
15.9% lower
than the US average
0.0% lower
than the Alabama average
Mount Vernon, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.9% lower than the U.S. average and 0.0% lower than the average for Alabama.

Mount Vernon, AL

Housing costs in Mount Vernon?
A typical home costs $94,300, which is 72.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.9% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mount Vernon costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.0% cheaper than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Mount Vernon?
To live comfortably in Mount Vernon, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $18,000 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mount Vernon?
The cost of living in Mount Vernon, AL is quite affordable. The median household income is around $35,000 and the median home value is around $98,000. This allows for an overall low cost of living, with an average monthly rent of $458 and groceries costing on average 15% less than the national average. Utility costs tend to be lower than the national average as well, with electric and water bills typically ranging from just under $50 to around $100 per month. Sales tax rates are reasonable at 8%, and gas prices tend to be slightly below the national average. All in all, Mount Vernon provides an affordable option for those looking to live in a small town environment with easy access to larger cities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMount VernonAlabamaUnited States
  84.184.1100.0
  92.294.4100
  116.7118.9100.0
  24.056.6100.0
  $94,300$214,000$338,100
  97.5%101.2%100.0%
  99.885.9100.0
  82.171.0100.0

   100=National Average

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