Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 102 —
2% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing8% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost12% below
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.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates89.5%
College graduates17.1%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Baldwin County. Economic Development Authority.
Baldwin Alliance is the economic development agency for Baldwin County, a coalition of public and private leaders working together to drive sustainable economic growth in Baldwin County. We connect people, businesses, and opportunities to position Baldwin as one of the most competitive and desirable places in the United States for investment, innovation, and quality of life.
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