Scottsboro Metro Area, AL Cost of Living


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Scottsboro cost of living score
76.6
Less expensive
23.4% lower
than the US average
8.9% lower
than the Alabama average
Scottsboro Alab Metro Area, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.4% lower than the U.S. average and 8.9% higher than the average for Alabama.

Scottsboro Metro Area, AL

Housing costs in Scottsboro?
A typical home costs $163,700, which is 51.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.5% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Scottsboro costs $740 per month, which is 48.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.0% cheaper than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Scottsboro?
To live comfortably in Scottsboro Alab Metro Area, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $31,320 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Scottsboro?
The cost of living in the Scottsboro, AL Metro Area is considerably lower than the national average. According to the information provided, the median house value in Scottsboro is $163,700, which is significantly less than the U.S. average of $338,100. In addition, the cost of living index for Scottsboro is 76.6, compared to a U.S. average of 100. This means that overall expenses such as housing, food and utilities are much more affordable in this area than other parts of the country. As a result, those looking for an affordable place to live may find that Scottsboro is an ideal location to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesScottsboroAlabamaUnited States
  76.684.1100.0
  94.994.4100
  117.1118.9100.0
  39.756.6100.0
  $163,700$214,000$338,100
  98.0%101.2%100.0%
  78.085.9100.0
  65.371.0100.0

   100=National Average

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