Zip 36870 (Phenix City, AL) Cost of Living


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Phenix City cost of living score
91.9
Less expensive
8.1% lower
than the US average
9.3% higher
than the Alabama average
Phenix City (zip 36870), Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.1% lower than the U.S. average and 9.3% lower than the average for Alabama.

Zip 36870 (Phenix City, AL)

Housing costs in Phenix City?
A typical home costs $198,700, which is 41.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.1% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Phenix City costs $960 per month, which is 2.1% more than the national average of $940 and 3.1% cheaper than the state average of $990.

Can I afford Phenix City?
To live comfortably in Phenix City (zip 36870), Alabama, a minimum annual income of $38,160 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Phenix City?
The cost of living in 36870 Phenix City, AL is reasonably affordable compared to other areas in the US. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in Phenix City is 81.27, which is lower than the US average of 100. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment averages around $650 per month, while a three-bedroom apartment averages around $895 per month. Food costs are also relatively low with a meal at an inexpensive restaurant costing around $14 and groceries for one person for one week averaging around $60. Utility costs are also very reasonable with an average monthly electricity bill costing around $140 and an average monthly gas bill costing around $50.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPhenix CityAlabamaUnited States
  91.984.1100.0
  96.494.4100
  122.0118.9100.0
  55.856.6100.0
  $198,700$214,000$338,100
  101.5%101.2%100.0%
  92.585.9100.0
  85.471.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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