Phenix City, AL Cost of Living


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Phenix City cost of living score
78.8
Less expensive
21.2% lower
than the US average
6.3% lower
than the Alabama average
Phenix City, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.2% lower than the U.S. average and 6.3% higher than the average for Alabama.

Phenix City, AL

Housing costs in Phenix City?
A typical home costs $167,800, which is 50.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.6% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Phenix City costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.4% cheaper than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Phenix City?
To live comfortably in Phenix City, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $32,040 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Phenix City?
Living in Phenix City, AL is relatively affordable when compared to other parts of the country. The cost of living index there is 85.1, which is 15.9% lower than the national average. Housing costs are particularly inexpensive, with the median home price being only $125,400. Renting is also affordable, with median rent being just over $1000 per month for a one bedroom apartment. Utility costs are also lower than average and all-in-all living in Phenix City is quite economical when compared to other parts of the US.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPhenix CityAlabamaUnited States
  78.884.1100.0
  94.494.4100
  123.2118.9100.0
  47.156.6100.0
  $167,800$214,000$338,100
  100.7%101.2%100.0%
  84.785.9100.0
  69.971.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Phenix City Ala--Has got to be the arm pit of the south---Lack of jobs makes it a very dangerous place to live,crime is out of control --drugs are every where and the  More

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I live in Fort Mitchell and the school ratio teacher to student at Fort Mitchell is incorrect. Its more like 25 students per teacher and its growing rapidly as many  More

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