Compare My CityCost of Living in Alabama
We track 12 metro areas in Alabama. The average of the 12 metros we track in Alabama is 88.4 on the BEA's overall price index — 11.6% below the US average of 100. Dothan, AL is the least expensive at 83.8, while Daphne, AL is the most expensive at 94.7. Figures reflect 2024 data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Metro areas in Alabama
| Metro | Overall RPP | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Anniston, AL | 85.9 | −14.1% |
| Auburn, AL | 87.9 | −12.1% |
| Birmingham, AL | 91.6 | −8.4% |
| Daphne, AL | 94.7 | −5.3% |
| Decatur, AL | 87.2 | −12.8% |
| Dothan, AL | 83.8 | −16.2% |
| Florence, AL | 84.8 | −15.2% |
| Gadsden, AL | 85.7 | −14.3% |
| Huntsville, AL | 93.1 | −6.9% |
| Mobile, AL | 88.1 | −11.9% |
| Montgomery, AL | 89.7 | −10.3% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 87.7 | −12.3% |