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Equality, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Elmore County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
139
Population
26/sq mi density
$245,600
Home Value
$646,884 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
694
Violent Crime/100K
6,647 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
694 violent crimes/100K (83% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cost Overview
Cost of Living Index
88.8
Below national average
100 = US average
Avg Annual Property Tax
$1,605
54% below US avg ($3,500)
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716
per month
1 Bedroom
$772
per month
2 Bedroom
$936
per month
3 Bedroom
$1,206
per month
4 Bedroom
$1,381
per month
Childcare Costs
Infant (Center)
$631/mo
$7,572/year
Toddler (Center)
$601/mo
$7,212/year
Preschool (Center)
$541/mo
$6,492/year
Infant (Family)
$588/mo
$7,056/year
Toddler (Family)
$562/mo
$6,744/year
Preschool (Family)
$562/mo
$6,744/year
Healthcare 40 services
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $222.00 |
| Specialist Visit | $310.80 |
| Urgent Care Visit | $177.60 |
| Emergency Room Visit | $1,953.60 |
| Dental Cleaning | $115.44 |
| Dental Filling | $222.00 |
| Root Canal | $888.00 |
| Dental Crown | $1,065.60 |
| Tooth Extraction | $222.00 |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $1,332.00 |
| Teeth Whitening | $444.00 |
| Dental Implant | $3,552.00 |
| Eye Exam | $177.60 |
| Glasses (Prescription) | $310.80 |
| Contact Lenses (Annual) | $222.00 annual |
| LASIK (Per Eye) | $2,220.00 per eye |
| X-Ray | $222.00 |
| MRI | $1,332.00 |
| CT Scan | $1,065.60 |
| Ultrasound | $355.20 |
| Blood Test (Basic Panel) | $133.20 |
| Physical Therapy (Session) | $133.20 per session |
| Chiropractor Visit | $66.60 |
| Dermatologist Visit | $222.00 |
| Mental Health Therapy | $155.40 per session |
| Psychiatrist Visit | $266.40 |
| Colonoscopy | $2,220.00 |
| Mammogram | $266.40 |
| Knee Replacement | $31,080.00 |
| Hip Replacement | $28,416.00 |
| Cataract Surgery (Per Eye) | $3,108.00 per eye |
| ACL Surgery | $22,200.00 |
| Appendectomy | $13,320.00 |
| C-Section Delivery | $19,536.00 |
| Normal Childbirth | $11,544.00 |
| Flu Shot | $35.52 |
| COVID Test | $88.80 |
| Prescription (Generic, 30-day) | $13.32 per month |
| Prescription (Brand, 30-day) | $222.00 per month |
| Ambulance Ride | $1,065.60 |
Auto Repair 18 services
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $39.96 |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $66.60 |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $266.40 |
| Tire Rotation | $35.52 |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $532.80 set of 4 |
| Battery Replacement | $177.60 |
| Transmission Repair | $2,664.00 |
| AC Repair | $444.00 |
| Windshield Replacement | $310.80 |
| Wheel Alignment | $88.80 |
| Spark Plug Replacement | $177.60 |
| Alternator Replacement | $444.00 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $621.60 |
| Car Detailing (Full) | $177.60 |
| Towing (Per Mile) | $4.44 per mile |
| State Inspection | $26.64 |
| Emissions Test | $44.40 |
| Check Engine Diagnostic | $88.80 |
Home Services 25 services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $88.80 per hour |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $79.92 per hour |
| HVAC Repair | $355.20 |
| HVAC System Install | $6,216.00 |
| Roof Repair | $888.00 |
| Roof Replacement | $7,992.00 |
| Interior Painting (Avg Home) | $2,220.00 |
| Exterior Painting (Avg Home) | $3,108.00 |
| Pest Control (One-Time) | $177.60 |
| Pest Control (Annual Plan) | $444.00 annual |
| Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms) | $155.40 |
| Lawn Mowing (Per Visit) | $44.40 per visit |
| Lawn Care (Monthly) | $133.20 monthly |
| Tree Removal | $710.40 |
| Gutter Cleaning | $177.60 |
| Pressure Washing (House) | $266.40 |
| Foundation Repair | $4,440.00 |
| Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range) | $26,640.00 |
| Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range) | $10,656.00 |
| Flooring Install | $7.10 per sq ft |
| Window Replacement | $577.20 per window |
| Fence Install (Wood) | $26.64 per ft |
| Garage Door Replacement | $1,065.60 |
| Water Heater Replacement | $1,332.00 |
| Septic Tank Pumping | $355.20 |
Legal 12 services
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,332.00 |
| Divorce (Contested) | $13,320.00 |
| DUI Defense | $4,440.00 |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,332.00 |
| Will Preparation | $444.00 |
| Trust Preparation | $2,220.00 |
| Real Estate Closing | $1,776.00 |
| Traffic Ticket Defense | $266.40 |
| LLC Formation | $444.00 |
| Immigration Consultation | $266.40 |
| Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor) | $2,664.00 |
| Personal Injury (Contingency) | $29.30 % of settlement |
Personal Care 12 services
| Men's Haircut | $22.20 |
| Women's Haircut | $48.84 |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $133.20 |
| Manicure | $22.20 |
| Pedicure | $35.52 |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $71.04 per session |
| Facial Treatment | $88.80 |
| Gym Membership | $44.40 monthly |
| Personal Trainer (Session) | $62.16 per session |
| Dry Cleaning (Suit) | $13.32 |
| Laundromat (Per Load) | $3.55 per load |
| Spa Day Package | $222.00 |
Food & Grocery 20 services
| Gallon of Milk | $3.64 per gallon |
| Dozen Eggs | $3.11 per dozen |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.37 |
| Chicken Breast | $4.00 per lb |
| Ground Beef | $4.88 per lb |
| Rice | $0.89 per lb |
| Bananas | $0.58 per lb |
| Apples | $1.60 per lb |
| Coffee | $6.66 per lb |
| Gasoline | $3.11 per gallon |
| Fast Food Meal | $8.88 |
| Restaurant Meal (Casual) | $15.98 |
| Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining) | $53.28 |
| Pizza Delivery (Large) | $15.98 |
| Coffee (Cafe Latte) | $4.88 |
| Beer (6-Pack Domestic) | $8.88 |
| Wine (750ml, Mid-Range) | $13.32 |
| Cigarettes (Pack) | $7.55 per pack |
| Baby Formula (Can) | $22.20 |
| Dog Food (Monthly) | $44.40 monthly |
Utilities 8 services
| Electricity (Monthly) | $124.32 monthly |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $62.16 monthly |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $62.16 monthly |
| Internet (Monthly) | $62.16 monthly |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $57.72 monthly |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $75.48 monthly |
| Trash Collection (Monthly) | $31.08 monthly |
| Home Insurance (Annual) | $1,776.00 annual |
Transportation 8 services
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $177.60 monthly |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $1,776.00 annual |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $62.16 monthly |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $13.32 |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $88.80 annual |
| Driver's License Renewal | $26.64 |
| Tolls (Monthly Commuter) | $44.40 monthly |
| Vehicle Property Tax (Annual) | $355.20 annual |
Education & Childcare 8 services
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,065.60 monthly |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $888.00 monthly |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $355.20 monthly |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $44.40 per hour |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $888.00 |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $11,100.00 annual |
| Community College (Annual) | $3,552.00 annual |
| State University (Annual) | $8,880.00 annual |
Pets 9 services
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $53.28 |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $88.80 annual |
| Dog Grooming | $53.28 |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $35.52 per night |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $266.40 |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $177.60 |
| Pet Emergency Visit | $710.40 |
| Dental Cleaning (Dog) | $355.20 |
| Microchipping | $44.40 |
Complete Cost Data
Housing Costs
| Cost of Living Index | 88.8 |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,605 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Childcare (Monthly)
| Infant (Center) | $631 |
| Toddler (Center) | $601 |
| Preschool (Center) | $541 |
| Infant (Family) | $588 |
| Toddler (Family) | $562 |
| Preschool (Family) | $562 |
Income Context
| Per Capita Income | $39,685 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,200 |