cost of operating
Alabama’s overall cost structure for doing business is one of the most competitive in the nation. Companies have found that the low cost of operating in Alabama is an advantage that can have a substantial impact on the bottom line.
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Alabama’s electric utility rates are among the lowest in the U.S. The average cost for industrial users is 4.15 cents per kilowatt hour, ninth lowest in the country and well below the U.S. average (5.27 cents).
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Alabama’s tax structure and incentives for new and expanding industry further lower the cost of doing business.
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Cost of living data demonstrate that Alabama communities are below the national index.
