Cost of Living in Brook Highland, AL

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21%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
81%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Brook Highland Alabama National
Cost of living12189100
Groceries9496100
Health care9795100
Housing18174100
Transportation9695100
Utilities9697100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9294100
Household Items9996100
Education & Childcare9793100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Brook Highland is 36% higher than the Alabama average
  • The cost of living in Brook Highland is 21% higher than the national average
  • Brook Highland housing is 81% higher than the national average
  • Alabama general sales tax is 22% lower than the national average
  • Alabama state income tax is 23% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$177,324$14,777$4,137$5,320
      Renters$65,512$5,459$1,529$1,966
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Brook Highland, AL, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Brook Highland homeowners, is $177,324. This would allow for a maximum of $4,137 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $65,512 which would result in a maximum of $1,529 to be spent on rental costs.

      Alabama Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Alabama 4% 13.5%

      Alabama Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Alabama 2% 5%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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