What is the cost of living in Clanton, AL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Clanton has an overall cost of living index of 90, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Alabama, Clanton has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Alabama's index of 91.
The standard of living in Clanton ranks as #50 most affordable out of the 116 places we measured in Alabama. By definition, that implies Clanton ranks as the #66 most expensive place in the Heart of Dixie.
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Clanton Cost Of Living Vs. Alabama
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Clanton. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Clanton is 98.
The Groceries index in Clanton is 97.
The Health index in Clanton is 70.
The Housing index in Clanton is 94.
The Transportation index in Clanton is 99.
The Utilities index in Clanton is 97.
| Living Expense | Clanton | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 70 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 95 | 100 |
Clanton Cost Of Living Compared To Alabama Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Clanton, AL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Alabama, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Clanton is $217,128.
The Median Rent in Clanton is $869.
The Median Income in Clanton is $47,520.
The Home Value To Income in Clanton is 4.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Clanton is 0.22x.
Clanton, AL Costs By Category
Detailed Clanton Services costs vs. Alabama
Detailed Clanton Groceries costs vs. Alabama
Detailed Clanton Health costs vs. Alabama
Detailed Clanton Transportation costs vs. Alabama
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Clanton
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Clanton. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Birmingham, AL has a cost of living index of 90, 1.0x Clanton.
Montgomery, AL has a cost of living index of 89, 1.0x Clanton.
Prattville, AL has a cost of living index of 99, 1.1x Clanton.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Clanton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 198,173 | 90 | 1.0x |
| Montgomery, AL | 197,494 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Prattville, AL | 39,482 | 99 | 1.1x |
| Bessemer, AL | 25,400 | 86 | 1.0x |
| Calera, AL | 17,714 | 98 | 1.1x |
| Millbrook, AL | 17,189 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Selma, AL | 17,057 | 84 | 0.9x |
| Irondale, AL | 13,464 | 96 | 1.1x |
| Sylacauga, AL | 12,309 | 86 | 1.0x |
| Fairfield, AL | 9,728 | 85 | 0.9x |
