Cost of Living in Evergreen, AL

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13%
Overall NAT. AVG.
0%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
48%
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 Evergreen Alabama National
Cost of living8789100
Groceries10096100
Health care10695100
Housing5274100
Transportation10295100
Utilities10797100
Lifestyle & Entertainment10794100
Household Items10096100
Education & Childcare10093100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Evergreen is 2% lower than the Alabama average
  • The cost of living in Evergreen is 13% lower than the national average
  • Evergreen housing is 48% lower 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$59,054$4,921$1,378$1,772
      Renters$33,049$2,754$771$992
      To approximate the cost of living and the housing affordability in Evergreen, AL, we can look at the percentage of income that is available to be spent on monthly housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). To stay on the safe side, a consumer should not spend more than 28% of his or her gross income on housing-related expenses and costs and not more than 36% of income on all expenses and debts. Homeowners in Evergreen have a median income of $59,054. Therefore, the amount that a consumer should spend on housing costs should be no more than $1,378 per month to avoid calamity and poverty. The renters in the city have an income of about $33,049, which would make their monthly maximum allowable rental costs $771.

      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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