Cost of Living in Jacksonville, AL
Population 14,345 · Alabama · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Household incomes in Jacksonville run well below national norms — a median of $47,146 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs partially offset that gap (typical home values around $180,000). A poverty rate near 28% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Located 65 miles east of Birmingham, Jacksonville is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 30% higher than Birmingham's $139,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Jacksonville
The median home value in Jacksonville is $179,600 — 41% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $794/month, 40% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $47,146/year is 37% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Alabama's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 9.2%. The climate averages highs of 74.0°F and lows of 52.2°F. Overall, Jacksonville has a cost of living index of 60 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 40% less expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 55 | 59 | 67 | 75 | 82 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 85 | 76 | 65 | 57 |
| Low °F | 34 | 37 | 44 | 51 | 60 | 67 | 71 | 70 | 64 | 52 | 41 | 37 |
| Precip" | 4.84 | 5.08 | 5.37 | 4.43 | 4.35 | 4.37 | 4.68 | 3.51 | 3.11 | 3.25 | 4.53 | 4.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Jacksonville, AL?
Jacksonville has a cost index of 60 (100 = national average). It is 40% below the national average.
What is average rent in Jacksonville, AL?
The median gross rent in Jacksonville is $794 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Jacksonville?
The median home value in Jacksonville is $179,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Jacksonville?
The median household income in Jacksonville is $47,146 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Jacksonville, AL?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Jacksonville is 9.2%. The Alabama state income tax top rate is 5.0%.
Is Jacksonville, AL affordable?
Yes, Jacksonville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 60 — about 40% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville has average high temperatures of 74.0°F and average lows of 52.2°F. Annual precipitation is 52.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Jacksonville at a Glance
- Population
- 14,345
- Median Income
- $47,146
- Home Value
- $179,600
- Median Rent
- $794/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 74.0°F
- Sales Tax
- 9.2%
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