Cost of Living in Tallassee, AL

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13%
Overall NAT. AVG.
7%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
28%
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 Tallassee Alabama National
Cost of living8789100
Groceries9496100
Health care9395100
Housing7274100
Transportation9395100
Utilities9697100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9394100
Household Items9596100
Education & Childcare9493100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Tallassee is 2% lower than the Alabama average
  • The cost of living in Tallassee is 13% lower than the national average
  • Tallassee housing is 28% 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$81,431$6,786$1,900$2,443
      Renters$37,687$3,141$879$1,131
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Tallassee, AL, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Tallassee, homeowners have a median income of $81,431. Using that number, a maximum of $1,900 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $37,687, which means there is a maximum of $879 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      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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