Zip 36578 (Stapleton, AL) Cost of Living


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Stapleton cost of living score
94.5
Less expensive
5.5% lower
than the US average
12.4% higher
than the Alabama average
Stapleton (zip 36578), Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.5% lower than the U.S. average and 12.4% lower than the average for Alabama.

Zip 36578 (Stapleton, AL)

Housing costs in Stapleton?
A typical home costs $269,800, which is 20.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.1% more expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Stapleton costs $970 per month, which is 3.2% more than the national average of $940 and 24.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Stapleton?
To live comfortably in Stapleton (zip 36578), Alabama, a minimum annual income of $51,840 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Stapleton?
The cost of living in 36578 Stapleton, AL is moderate. According to Best Places, the overall cost of living index in this area is 87.6, which is slightly lower than the national average of 100. Housing costs are especially low with a median home value of $114,200 and monthly housing costs averaging around $746 per month. Other basic necessities like groceries and utilities also remain relatively affordable. With its modest prices and rural charm, 36578 Stapleton is an attractive place for individuals or families looking for a quiet spot to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStapletonAlabamaUnited States
  94.584.1100.0
  96.494.4100
  115.5118.9100.0
  79.556.6100.0
  $269,800$214,000$338,100
  97.4%101.2%100.0%
  80.185.9100.0
  84.871.0100.0

   100=National Average

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