Cost of Living in Shelby County, AL

Modeled annual cost: $55,507.

Median family income: $115,789.

Affordability Snapshot

AL County Median

$42,820

State Rank

1thMost expensive counties in AL out of 67See Alabama county rankings

Median Income

$115,789

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Shelby County, AL.

$14,162 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$55,507

Per year

  • Housing:$14,162
  • Transport:$13,637
  • Taxes:$11,337
  • Healthcare:$5,866
  • Other Costs:$5,844
  • Food:$4,662
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Alabama

1Dallas County, AL
$39,795
2Marion County, AL
$40,139
3Talladega County, AL
$40,157
4Barbour County, AL
$40,467
5Monroe County, AL
$40,801

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