Zip 35967 (Fort Payne, AL) Cost of Living


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United States / Alabama / No Metro Area / DeKalb County / Fort Payne / Fort Payne (zip 35967)

Fort Payne cost of living score
74.8
Less expensive
25.2% lower
than the US average
11.1% lower
than the Alabama average
Fort Payne (zip 35967), Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.2% lower than the U.S. average and 11.1% higher than the average for Alabama.

Zip 35967 (Fort Payne, AL)

Housing costs in Fort Payne?
A typical home costs $164,200, which is 51.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.3% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Payne costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 25.3% cheaper than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Fort Payne?
To live comfortably in Fort Payne (zip 35967), Alabama, a minimum annual income of $31,320 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Payne?
The cost of living in 35967 Fort Payne, AL is quite reasonable. The median home cost is around $125,000, which is significantly lower than the national average. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index for this area is 87.1, which is 13.9% lower than the US average. Additionally, rent prices in Fort Payne are much lower than other areas of the country with a one-bedroom apartment averaging around $550 per month and a three-bedroom house costing approximately $850 per month. This makes it an attractive place for those looking for an affordable place to live without sacrificing quality or access to amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFort PayneAlabamaUnited States
  74.884.1100.0
  93.894.4100
  118.1118.9100.0
  37.856.6100.0
  $164,200$214,000$338,100
  105.3%101.2%100.0%
  68.885.9100.0
  62.671.0100.0

   100=National Average

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