Cost of Living in Muscle Shoals, AL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
102.4
100 = national avg
+2.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$45,043
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$106,465
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing96.3
Food104.2
Transportation108.4
Healthcare103.4
Utilities101.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$775
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,000
per month
The overall cost of living index in Muscle Shoals is 102.4, which is 2.4% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 96.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $45,043 per year to cover basic expenses.