What is the Average Cost of living in Alabama per month/year?

The average cost of living in Alabama is generally lower than other states. This is due largely to the cost of housing and property taxes for home owners. The average price of homes is about 28% lower then the national average coming in at about $120,500. A two bedroom apartment in Alabama averages at $649 a month which is generally lower than other states but there is a high sales tax on everything. Alabama taxpayers pay an average of $3144 per annum per capita in state and local taxes.