Alabama Paying More to Drive

We talk about sky-high gas prices pretty regularly around here, as the price of gas often impacts what type of vehicle people consider buying. As much as gas prices affect us all, there are areas where it matters most. The city that pays more for gas as a percentage of income than any other is Camden, Ala., where 13% of every paycheck goes toward gas.

This is a trend in rural areas where people make less and have to travel farther for work. The CNNMoney.com story linked below makes sure to point out that a lot of folks in the area work at the local Hyundai factory, some making just $7 an hour. The pain at the pump has affected local businesses, from restaurants to hardware stores — though not the local bait shop; it seems hunting and fishing are immune to such economic woes. The story also interviewed two folks at a gas station complaining about the high costs. They drove a Pontiac Firebird and Jeep Cherokee SUV.

‘You’re working for gas now’ (CNNMoney.com)