New Brockton, AL Cost of Living


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New Brockton cost of living score
79.2
Less expensive
20.8% lower
than the US average
5.8% lower
than the Alabama average
New Brockton, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.8% lower than the U.S. average and 5.8% higher than the average for Alabama.

New Brockton, AL

Housing costs in New Brockton?
A typical home costs $177,800, which is 47.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.9% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in New Brockton costs $680 per month, which is 52.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 38.2% cheaper than the state average of $940.

Can I afford New Brockton?
To live comfortably in New Brockton, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $34,200 for a family, and $21,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about New Brockton?
The cost of living in New Brockton, AL is relatively low compared to the rest of the country. This is due to the abundance of affordable housing options as well as low income tax rates. The median home price in this area is around $150,000, making it an attractive option for first time home buyers. Additionally, New Brockton has some of the lowest sales and property tax rates in the state which makes renting more economical than buying in most cases. Groceries are also reasonably priced, with staples costing about 20-30% lower than average across the nation. All these factors make New Brockton an attractive place for people looking for a good quality of life at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNew BrocktonAlabamaUnited States
  79.284.1100.0
  93.294.4100
  115.8118.9100.0
  48.556.6100.0
  $177,800$214,000$338,100
  103.0%101.2%100.0%
  72.985.9100.0
  83.471.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

I grew up in the town, went to school and worked there also. I have been luck to have traveled the country for a few years working with young adults in the music  More

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