Summary of The Cost of Living in Alabama, United States
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Alabama is $3,130.00 including rent, or $1,930.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Alabama is $4,489.00 including rent, or $3,289.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Alabama is $6,308.50 including rent, or $4,748.50 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Alabama ranges from $37,560.00 for a single person to $53,868.00 for a couple, and $75,702.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $23,160.00 for a single person to $39,468.00 for a couple, and $56,982.00 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Alabama, baseline monthly expenses range from $1,928.00 for a single person to $2,717.00 for a couple, and $3,819.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,078.00 for a single person to $1,867.00 for a couple, and $2,714.00 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Alabama, estimated monthly expenses range from $5,605.00 for a single person to $8,135.50 for a couple, and $11,377.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $3,805.00 for a single person to $6,335.50 for a couple, and $9,037.00 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Alabama is $4,400.00, which is 128.0% more than the average monthly cost of living and 308.2% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |