Cost of Living in Section, AL

With a cost of living index of 64, Section, AL is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 36% cheaper than the national average and 10% below the Alabama state average of 74. Section is a small community of 998 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Section's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $705 (47% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $135,700 (55% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.8x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Section is $35,417, which is 53% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 24% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. 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 Section. The area sees an average annual temperature of 59.9°F, with summers averaging 77°F and winters around 43°F. Annual rainfall totals 55.1 inches spread over roughly 120 days.

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.