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9%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
17%
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 Thomasville Alabama National
Cost of living9189100
Groceries9896100
Health care9695100
Housing8374100
Transportation9795100
Utilities9797100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9094100
Household Items9496100
Education & Childcare9593100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Thomasville is 3% higher than the Alabama average
  • The cost of living in Thomasville is 9% lower than the national average
  • Thomasville housing is 17% 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$80,518$6,710$1,879$2,416
      Renters$41,596$3,466$971$1,248
      The affordability of the housing market in Thomasville, AL as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Thomasville homeowners, the median income is $80,518. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $1,879 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $41,596. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $971 for their rent related monthly 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.