Cost of Living in Fort Payne, AL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
78.2
100 = national avg
-21.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$34,427
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$81,372
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing71.0
Food87.2
Transportation77.0
Healthcare89.7
Utilities86.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$591
per month
2 Bedroom
$776
per month
The overall cost of living index in Fort Payne is 78.2, which is 21.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 71.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $34,427 per year to cover basic expenses.