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Cost of living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama

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Cost & Budget

Comfortable Living

$3,973

Cost of Living for Couple

$4,291

Minimum Needed

$2,916

View budget breakdown
Housing
$1,561
Utilities
$94
Food
$524
Transportation
$737

Typical 1BR Rent

$777

Utilities

$94

Groceries

$524

Daily Expenses

Dining Out

$231/mo

Transportation

$737

Need for a Car

Yes

Property Taxes

Poor

Overall Feel

Poor

How to use this tab

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What to verify

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