Cost of Living in Hartselle, AL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
95.5
100 = national avg
-4.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,012
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$99,301
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing82.2
Food101.9
Transportation106.4
Healthcare101.5
Utilities97.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$776
per month
2 Bedroom
$961
per month
The overall cost of living index in Hartselle is 95.5, which is 4.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 82.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,012 per year to cover basic expenses.