What is the cost of living in Ozark, AL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Ozark has an overall cost of living index of 88, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Alabama, Ozark has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Alabama's index of 91.
The standard of living in Ozark ranks as #32 most affordable out of the 116 places we measured in Alabama. By definition, that implies Ozark ranks as the #84 most expensive place in the Heart of Dixie.
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Ozark Cost Of Living Vs. Alabama
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Ozark. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Ozark is 95.
The Groceries index in Ozark is 95.
The Health index in Ozark is 68.
The Housing index in Ozark is 93.
The Transportation index in Ozark is 102.
The Utilities index in Ozark is 91.
| Living Expense | Ozark | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 68 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 91 | 95 | 100 |
Ozark Cost Of Living Compared To Alabama Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Ozark, 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 Ozark is $143,765.
The Median Rent in Ozark is $694.
The Median Income in Ozark is $48,944.
The Home Value To Income in Ozark is 2.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Ozark is 0.17x.
Ozark, AL Costs By Category
Detailed Ozark Services costs vs. Alabama
Detailed Ozark Groceries costs vs. Alabama
Detailed Ozark Health costs vs. Alabama
Detailed Ozark Transportation costs vs. Alabama
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Ozark
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Ozark. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Dothan, AL has a cost of living index of 91, 1.0x Ozark.
Enterprise, AL has a cost of living index of 95, 1.1x Ozark.
Troy, AL has a cost of living index of 93, 1.1x Ozark.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Ozark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, AL | 71,514 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Enterprise, AL | 29,505 | 95 | 1.1x |
| Troy, AL | 17,716 | 93 | 1.1x |
| Eufaula, AL | 12,584 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Blakely, GA | 5,238 | 88 | 1.0x |
