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Cost of Living in Glen Allen, AL

Population: 406 | Alabama

80
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Glen Allen is 20% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
33
Home Values
92
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Glen Allen, AL: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 80, Glen Allen, AL is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 20% cheaper than the national average and 6% above the Alabama state average of 74. Glen Allen is a small community of 406 residents.

The median household income in Glen Allen is $46,094, which is 39% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Glen Allen. The area sees an average annual temperature of 59.6°F, with summers averaging 76°F and winters around 43°F. Annual rainfall totals 58.7 inches spread over roughly 113 days.

Everyday prices in the Birmingham, AL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$46,094
vs US Median ($75,149)
-39%

Housing

Median Home Value
$101,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$383/mo

Everyday Prices in Glen Allen

BLS Average Prices for the Birmingham, 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
-10% vs US

Climate in Glen Allen

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

59.6°F
Avg Temperature
58.7"
Rainfall / Year
113d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 51 55 64 72 79 86 88 88 83 73 62 54
Avg °F 41 44 52 60 67 75 78 77 71 60 49 43
Low °F 30 33 40 47 56 63 68 66 58 47 37 33
Rain" 4.8 5.5 5.3 5.2 4.2 5.3 5.6 4.3 4.2 4.2 3.9 6.3

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