#9: Wilsonville, Alabama
Avg Yearly Salary: $55,350
Avg Monthly Cost of Living: $6,550
A peaceful setting near the Birmingham area helps make Wilsonville appealing to people seeking more space outside the city. Larger properties and limited housing choices can raise purchase prices and rent. Regular drives for work, shopping, healthcare, and entertainment may also add noticeably to transportation costs each month.

Only about $4,613 per month comes from an average annual salary of $55,350 before taxes. That is nearly $1,940 below Wilsonville’s estimated monthly cost. After paying for a home, vehicles, utilities, and food, a household supported by one income could quickly fall behind or have nothing left to save.
