Zip 36272 (Piedmont, AL) Cost of Living


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Piedmont cost of living score
78.9
Less expensive
21.1% lower
than the US average
6.2% lower
than the Alabama average
Piedmont (zip 36272), Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.1% lower than the U.S. average and 6.2% higher than the average for Alabama.

Zip 36272 (Piedmont, AL)

Housing costs in Piedmont?
A typical home costs $118,800, which is 64.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.5% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Piedmont costs $730 per month, which is 22.3% cheaper than the national average of $940 and 9.6% cheaper than the state average of $800.

Can I afford Piedmont?
To live comfortably in Piedmont (zip 36272), Alabama, a minimum annual income of $22,680 for a family, and $22,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Piedmont?
The cost of living in 36272 Piedmont, AL is quite affordable. The median home price is just under $90,000 and the median rental rate is around $600 per month. Grocery costs are also low with the average grocery bill for a family of four estimated to be around $150 per week. Taxes in Piedmont are lower than the national average as well, with income tax rates ranging from 6-8%. All these factors combined make it an attractive place to live for many people looking for an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPiedmontAlabamaUnited States
  78.984.1100.0
  92.394.4100
  117.0118.9100.0
  30.856.6100.0
  $118,800$214,000$338,100
  105.4%101.2%100.0%
  94.285.9100.0
  72.671.0100.0

   100=National Average

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