Cost of Living in Arab, AL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
92.3
100 = national avg
-7.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$40,621
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$96,014
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing80.0
Food96.6
Transportation111.3
Healthcare97.3
Utilities94.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$670
per month
2 Bedroom
$879
per month
The overall cost of living index in Arab is 92.3, which is 7.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 80.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,621 per year to cover basic expenses.