Orange Beach, AL Cost of Living


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Orange Beach cost of living score
94.5
Less expensive
5.5% lower
than the US average
12.4% higher
than the Alabama average
Orange Beach, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.5% lower than the U.S. average and 12.4% lower than the average for Alabama.

Orange Beach, AL

Housing costs in Orange Beach?
A typical home costs $622,100, which is 84.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 190.7% more expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Orange Beach costs $1,490 per month, which is 4.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 36.9% more than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Orange Beach?
To live comfortably in Orange Beach, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $119,160 for a family, and $46,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Orange Beach?
The cost of living in Orange Beach, AL is relatively low compared to other places in the U.S. The median home value in Orange Beach is around $332,000, and the median rent is about $1,287 per month. This makes Orange Beach a great choice for those looking to invest in property or find a reasonably priced place to call home. Groceries are also relatively affordable with an overall cost of living index that is lower than the national average. Those looking for an escape from expensive metropolitan areas will find a great quality of life here without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOrange BeachAlabamaUnited States
  94.584.1100.0
  102.994.4100
  115.5118.9100.0
  141.256.6100.0
  $622,100$214,000$338,100
  94.9%101.2%100.0%
  80.085.9100.0
  84.571.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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There is a great divide I agree but I live in Orange Beach and we are lower middle class and are quite happy. There are several things to do for families and with a  More

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Over 14 years ago

There is a great divide in rich and poor but I live in Orange Beach and we are lower middle class and are quite happy. There are several things to do for families and  More

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This area is heavily populated with ostentatious elitists. It is growing rapidly and, because it is so expensive to live here now, it seems to only be attracting the  More

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