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Cost of Living in Our Town, AL

Population: 596 | Alabama

96
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Our Town is 4% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
90
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Our Town, AL: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 96, Our Town, AL is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 22% above the Alabama state average of 74. Our Town is a small community of 596 residents.

The median household income in Our Town is $63,333, which is 16% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Our Town. The area sees an average annual temperature of 63°F, with summers averaging 79°F and winters around 47°F. Annual rainfall totals 56.4 inches spread over roughly 113 days. The mild climate is a draw for many residents and keeps utility costs moderate year-round.

Everyday prices in the Montgomery, 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
$63,333
vs US Median ($75,149)
-16%

Housing

Everyday Prices in Our Town

BLS Average Prices for the Montgomery, 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 Our Town

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

63°F
Avg Temperature
56.4"
Rainfall / Year
113d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 56 60 68 75 81 87 90 89 85 76 65 57
Avg °F 45 49 56 62 70 77 80 79 74 64 53 47
Low °F 34 38 44 50 59 67 70 69 63 52 41 37
Rain" 5.9 5.5 6.0 5.2 4.2 4.5 4.7 3.8 3.5 3.6 4.6 5.0

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