Zip 35968 (Fort Payne, AL) Cost of Living


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United States / Alabama / No Metro Area / DeKalb County / Fort Payne / Fort Payne (zip 35968)

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 35968), 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 35968 (Fort Payne, AL)

Housing costs in Fort Payne?
A typical home costs $178,900, which is 47.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.4% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne?
To live comfortably in Fort Payne (zip 35968), Alabama, a minimum annual income of $34,200 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Payne?
The cost of living in 35968 Fort Payne, AL is relatively low when compared to the rest of the country. The overall cost of living index is 85.8, which is 15.2% lower than the national average. The median household income in Fort Payne is $34,470 and the median home value is $95,400. Utility costs are also below the national average, making it more affordable for residents to manage their monthly expenses. Overall, Fort Payne offers a great quality of life at an affordable price point.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFort PayneAlabamaUnited States
  74.884.1100.0
  94.294.4100
  118.1118.9100.0
  41.456.6100.0
  $178,900$214,000$338,100
  97.5%101.2%100.0%
  62.785.9100.0
  62.671.0100.0

   100=National Average

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