Petrey, AL Cost of Living


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United States / Alabama / No Metro Area / Crenshaw County / Petrey / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Petrey, Alabama?
$1,380 / month
for a family, 74.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $16,560 for the year for a family.
$1,867 / month
for a single person, 60.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $22,400 for the year for a single person.

Petrey cost of living score
74.9
Less expensive
25.1% lower
than the US average
10.9% lower
than the Alabama average
Petrey, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.1% lower than the U.S. average and 10.9% higher than the average for Alabama.

Petrey, AL

Housing costs in Petrey?
A typical home costs $86,400, which is 74.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 59.6% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Petrey 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 Petrey?
To live comfortably in Petrey, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $16,560 for a family, and $22,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Petrey?
The cost of living in Petrey, AL is quite reasonable. The median home value in the city is $99,500, and rent averages around $800 per month. Utilities are also affordable, with the average family spending just under $200 a month on electricity alone. Groceries and gas prices are about what you would expect for a small town in the south, with the average family of four spending just over $400 each month on food and fuel. Overall, Petrey offers an affordable cost of living that is further bolstered by a low unemployment rate and strong job market.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPetreyAlabamaUnited States
    Unlock84.1100.0
  91.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock118.9100.0
  28.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$214,000$338,100
  105.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock85.9100.0
  62.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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