Cost of Living in Altoona, AL
Population: 1,211 | Alabama
53
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Altoona is 47% less expensive than the national average.
29
Housing
45
Home Values
86
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $36,694
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -51%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $389/mo
- Median Home Value
- $137,500
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $420/mo
Everyday Prices in Altoona
BLS Average Prices for the Gadsden, AL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$2.90
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-5% vs US
🥚
$2.37
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-5% vs US
🥛
$3.81
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-5% vs US
🍞
$1.75
Bread (white)
per lb
-5% vs US
🍗
$3.92
Chicken breast
per lb
-5% vs US
⚡
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-8% vs US
Climate in Altoona
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
59°F
Avg Temperature
57.6"
Rainfall / Year
125d
Rainy Days / Year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 50 | 54 | 61 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 87 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 61 | 52 |
| Avg °F | 40 | 44 | 51 | 59 | 66 | 73 | 77 | 76 | 70 | 60 | 49 | 43 |
| Low °F | 31 | 34 | 41 | 48 | 55 | 63 | 67 | 66 | 59 | 48 | 38 | 34 |
| Rain" | 5.5 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 6.1 |