Cost of Living in Ladonia, AL

Population 3,987 · Alabama · Data vintage 2023

52
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Ladonia is a smaller Alabama community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $52,045 and housing costs ($103,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Ladonia sits roughly 13 miles west of Columbus — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 44% lower than Columbus' $182,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 34
Rent 81

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Ladonia

The median home value in Ladonia is $102,900 — 66% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,058/month, 19% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $52,045/year is 30% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Alabama's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 9.2%. Overall, Ladonia has a cost of living index of 52 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 48% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$102,900
66% below avg
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
19% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
8.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.4%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$646
1 BR
$688
2 BR
$857
3 BR
$1,132
4 BR
$1,309
Owner-occupied 57.2%
Renter-occupied 42.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,058
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,672/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.5 min
2% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.2%
Carpooled
8.9%
Walked
2.4%
Work from home
6.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.0%
Total Sales Tax 9.2%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 5.2%
Property Tax 0.4%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$52,045
30% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,260
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
17% below avg
Poverty Rate
18.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 6.5%
Graduate degree 2.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.1
Male median age 30.9
Female median age 35.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
73.3%
Good air days/yr
93
Max AQI recorded
133
PM2.5 days
185
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Ladonia, AL?

Ladonia has a cost index of 52 (100 = national average). It is 48% below the national average.

What is average rent in Ladonia, AL?

The median gross rent in Ladonia is $1,058 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Ladonia?

The median home value in Ladonia is $102,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Ladonia?

The median household income in Ladonia is $52,045 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Ladonia, AL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Ladonia is 9.2%. The Alabama state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Ladonia, AL affordable?

Yes, Ladonia is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 52 — about 48% below the US national average of 100.

Ladonia at a Glance

Population
3,987
Median Income
$52,045
Home Value
$102,900
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
Unemployment
4.0%
Sales Tax
9.2%
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