Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 84 —
16% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing56% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities0% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost3% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Alabama is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
county
Jefferson County Eco & Industrial Dev
Jefferson County EIDA provides an inventory of commercial sites for new and expanding businesses in Jefferson County, Alabama. It describes itself as a one-stop shop for business assistance, offering information on available properties, utilities, soil studies, and ready-to-go locations.
state
Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state
Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state
Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes