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Cost of Living in Union Grove, AL

Population: 74 | Alabama

86
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Union Grove is 14% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
61
Home Values
89
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Union Grove, AL: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 86, Union Grove, AL is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 14% cheaper than the national average and 12% above the Alabama state average of 74. Union Grove is a small community of 74 residents.

The median household income in Union Grove is $50,227, which is 33% 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 Union Grove. The area sees an average annual temperature of 59.9°F, with summers averaging 77°F and winters around 43°F. Annual rainfall totals 58.7 inches spread over roughly 116 days.

Everyday prices in the Decatur, 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
$50,227
vs US Median ($75,149)
-33%

Housing

Median Home Value
$185,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$763/mo

Everyday Prices in Union Grove

BLS Average Prices for the Decatur, 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 Union Grove

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

59.9°F
Avg Temperature
58.7"
Rainfall / Year
116d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 51 55 63 72 79 86 88 88 83 74 62 54
Avg °F 41 44 52 59 67 75 78 77 71 61 50 44
Low °F 31 34 40 47 55 64 68 67 60 48 38 34
Rain" 5.5 5.9 5.5 5.3 4.6 4.4 4.8 4.8 4.0 3.8 4.3 5.7

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