Zip 36115 (Montgomery, AL) Cost of Living


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Montgomery cost of living score
79
Less expensive
21.0% lower
than the US average
6.1% lower
than the Alabama average
Montgomery (zip 36115), Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.0% lower than the U.S. average and 6.1% higher than the average for Alabama.

Zip 36115 (Montgomery, AL)

Housing costs in Montgomery?
A typical home costs $164,000, which is 51.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.4% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Montgomery costs $1,500 per month, which is 59.6% more than the national average of $940 and 34.7% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Montgomery?
To live comfortably in Montgomery (zip 36115), Alabama, a minimum annual income of $31,320 for a family, and $50,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Montgomery?
The cost of living in 36115 Montgomery, AL is slightly higher than the national average. The average price for a home is $143,400, which is 9% higher than the national median. The median rent is $818 per month, which is 3% higher than the national median. Gas prices are 4% lower than the national average and groceries are 6% lower. Overall, 36115 Montgomery has a decent cost of living that will appeal to many people looking to live in the area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMontgomeryAlabamaUnited States
  79.084.1100.0
  93.394.4100
  120.9118.9100.0
  41.256.6100.0
  $164,000$214,000$338,100
  100.9%101.2%100.0%
  82.785.9100.0
  83.771.0100.0

   100=National Average

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