Shorter, AL Cost of Living


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United States / Alabama / No Metro Area / Macon County / Shorter / Zip Codes

Shorter cost of living score
74.9
Less expensive
25.1% lower
than the US average
10.9% lower
than the Alabama average
Shorter, 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.

Shorter, AL

Housing costs in Shorter?
A typical home costs $66,400, which is 80.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 69.0% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Shorter costs $690 per month, which is 51.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 36.2% cheaper than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Shorter?
To live comfortably in Shorter, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $12,600 for a family, and $20,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Shorter?
The cost of living in Shorter, AL is quite affordable. The city offers low housing costs compared to the national average, with the median home price around $85,000. Residents also enjoy a lower than average cost of groceries and healthcare. This is especially ideal for families trying to save money on everyday expenses. Utility bills such as electricity and water are also lower than the national average, allowing residents to save more on their monthly bills. Overall, Shorter offers a great quality of life without sacrificing financial security.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesShorterAlabamaUnited States
  74.984.1100.0
  92.394.4100
  117.5118.9100.0
  27.156.6100.0
  $66,400$214,000$338,100
  103.7%101.2%100.0%
  76.385.9100.0
  67.171.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I am trying to find if there is a record of births & deaths in Shorterville, Alabama. My Grandfather was born there in 1875. His name was Elbert Herold Cooke, His  More

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