Alabama is such a wonderful place to call home. It’s filled with beautiful scenery, and it also has many affordable homes, low tax rates and a reasonable cost of living.
Note: Only towns with a population of 10,000 to 100,000 were used in this ranking. Also, each cost of living index is based on a national average of 100, and an Alabama average of 89.
1. Gadsden, AL
The cost of living in Gadsden is 10.7% less than the Alabama average and 20.8% less than the national average.
2. Ozark, AL
The cost of living in Ozark is 10.2% less than the Alabama average and 20.4% less than the national average.
3. Talladega, AL
The cost of living in Talladega is 9.7% less than the Alabama average and 19.9% less than the national average.
4. Selma, AL
The cost of living in Selma is 7.1% less than the Alabama average and 17.6% less than the national average.
5. Anniston, AL
The cost of living in Anniston is 7.1% less than the Alabama average and 17.6% less than the national average.
6. Fort Payne, AL
The cost of living in Fort Payne is 6.5% less than the Alabama average and 17% less than the national average.
7. Saks, AL
The cost of living in Saks is 6.3% less than the Alabama average and 16.9% less than the national average.
8. Prichard, AL
The cost of living in Prichard is 6% less than the Alabama average and 16.7% less than the national average.
9. Eufaula, AL
The cost of living in Eufaula is 5.2% less than the Alabama average and 15.9% less than the national average.
10. Bessemer, AL
The cost of living in Bessemer is 4.9% less than the Alabama average and 15.6% less than the national average.
11. Fairfield, AL
The cost of living in Fairfield is 4.5% less than the Alabama average and 15.3% less than the national average.
12. Atmore, AL
The cost of living in Atmore is 4.3% less than the Alabama average and 15.1% less than the national average.
13. Dothan, AL
The cost of living in Dothan is 3.4% less than the Alabama average and 14.3% less than the national average.
14. Sylacauga, AL
The cost of living in Sylacauga is 2.9% less than the Alabama average and 13.9% less than the national average.
15. Oxford, AL
The cost of living in Oxford is 2.7% less than the Alabama average and 13.7% less than the national average.
16. Florence, AL
The cost of living in Florence is 2.6% less than the Alabama average and 13.6% less than the national average.
17. Jacksonville, AL
The cost of living in Jacksonville is 1.9% less than the Alabama average and 13% less than the national average.
18. Alexander City, AL
The cost of living in Alexander City is 1.3% less than the Alabama average and 12.5% less than the national average.
19. Center Point, AL
The cost of living in Center Point is 1.1% less than the Alabama average and 12.3% less than the national average.
20. Hartselle, AL
The cost of living in Hartselle is 0.8% less than the Alabama average and 12% less than the national average.
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