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

With a cost of living index of 57, Vina, AL is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 43% cheaper than the national average and 17% below the Alabama state average of 74. Vina is a small community of 368 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Vina's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $675 (49% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $65,000 (79% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.6x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Vina is $40,469, which is 46% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 20% 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 Vina. 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.

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.

Housing

Median Rent

$675/mo

Median Home Value

$65,000

Median Monthly Housing Cost

$625/mo

Climate in Vina

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

Cost of Living in Vina, AL