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Cost of Living in Perdido Beach, AL

Population: 595 | Alabama

98
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Perdido Beach is 2% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
101
Home Values
94
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Perdido Beach, AL: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 98, Perdido Beach, AL is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 2% cheaper than the national average and 24% above the Alabama state average of 74. Perdido Beach is a small community of 595 residents.

The median household income in Perdido Beach is $71,429, which is 5% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Perdido Beach. The area sees an average annual temperature of 67.5°F, with summers averaging 81°F and winters around 54°F. Annual rainfall totals 57.7 inches spread over roughly 106 days. The mild climate is a draw for many residents and keeps utility costs moderate year-round.

Everyday prices in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, 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
$71,429
vs US Median ($75,149)
-5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$309,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,233/mo

Everyday Prices in Perdido Beach

BLS Average Prices for the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, 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
-11% vs US

Climate in Perdido Beach

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

67.5°F
Avg Temperature
57.7"
Rainfall / Year
106d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 61 64 69 75 82 87 89 89 86 79 70 64
Avg °F 52 55 60 66 74 80 82 81 78 69 60 54
Low °F 42 45 50 57 65 72 74 73 70 60 49 45
Rain" 4.5 4.0 3.9 5.0 3.2 6.3 6.4 5.7 6.8 4.3 3.8 3.9

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