Cost of Living in Mount Vernon, AL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
80.0
100 = national avg
-20.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$35,212
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$83,228
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing90.4
Food81.5
Transportation63.1
Healthcare85.2
Utilities87.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$919
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,083
per month
The overall cost of living index in Mount Vernon is 80.0, which is 20.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 90.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $35,212 per year to cover basic expenses.