Cost of Living in Winfield, AL

Get 300+ Local Insights for Any Address in Winfield, AL

Get Access to 300+ Local Data Points
A+
12%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
34%
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 Winfield Alabama National
Cost of living8889100
Groceries9896100
Health care9495100
Housing6674100
Transportation9795100
Utilities9797100
Lifestyle & Entertainment10394100
Household Items9696100
Education & Childcare9993100
Does this Area Fit Your Budget? Local Insights Report
  • Know the community before you call it home
  • Compare multiple areas side by side
  • Access over 300 data points for any address
Local Insights Report

Homes For Sale In Winfield, AL

property for sale

395 Ashwood Dr

Winfield, AL
property for sale

102 Gemstone Dr

Winfield, AL
property for sale

264 Kirkwood St

Winfield, AL
property for sale

350 Thorndale Rd

Winfield, AL
See the Newest Homes For Sale In Winfield, AL

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Winfield is 1% lower than the Alabama average
  • The cost of living in Winfield is 12% lower than the national average
  • Winfield housing is 34% 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

Most Affordable Places to Live in and Around Winfield

See all the best places to live around Winfield

Compare Winfield, AL Cost of Living

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs
      How would you rate the cost of living in Winfield?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      Is the cost of living increasing or decreasing in Winfield?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Winfield poll results

      The best places in Alabama

      Here are the best places to live in AlabamaSafest States In The USThese are the 10 cheapest cities in AlabamaThese are the largest cities in Alabama
      Best Places in Alabama

      Salary Calculator

      This is how much you would need to earn in
      Price difference in compared to
      Cost of living index
      Groceries index
      Health care index
      Housing index
      Transportation index
      Utilities index
      Lifestyle index
      Household index
      Educare index

      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$112,911$9,409$2,634$3,388
      Renters$45,456$3,788$1,061$1,364
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Winfield, 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 Winfield, homeowners have a median income of $112,911. Using that number, a maximum of $2,634 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $45,456, which means there is a maximum of $1,061 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%

      Nearby cities with low cost of living

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Natural Bridge, AL8954.6%
      Eldridge, AL1287921.2%
      Beaverton, AL1697822.0%
      Lynn, AL8647921.4%
      Twin, AL4058020.0%
      Winfield, AL4,5508812.1%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Milton, NY4,54912120.8%
      Whitfield, FL4,55111616.1%
      Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ4,5481066.5%
      Cramerton, NC4,5471054.9%
      Reminderville, OH4,5471066.3%
      Winfield, AL4,5508812.1%
      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.
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2026