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Dive into each indicator for Alabama.
89.0
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100, among lowest in the U.S.
72
Housing cost index
104
Utilities index
94
Food & groceries index
95
Healthcare index
92
Transportation index
$2.95 /gal
Avg. gas price
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–202489▼ 1%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 89.0 | U.S. avg = 100, among lowest in the U.S. |
| Housing cost index | 72 | |
| Utilities index | 104 | |
| Food & groceries index | 94 | |
| Healthcare index | 95 | |
| Transportation index | 92 | |
| Avg. gas price | $2.95 /gal |
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