Alabama Cities: Cost of Living, Housing & Rankings

5 cities tracked in Alabama — median home value is 52% below the national median; median rent is 29% below the national median.

$158,400
Median Home Value
-52% vs national
$995/mo
Median Rent
-29% vs national
$48,524
Median Household Income
-33% vs national

Most Affordable to Buy

#CityValue
1Montgomery, AL2.6× incomeaffordable
2Birmingham, AL2.9× incomeaffordable
3Mobile, AL3.3× incomeaffordable
4Huntsville, AL3.5× incomeaffordable
5Tuscaloosa, AL4.8× incomebalanced

Lowest Monthly Rent

#CityValue
1Tuscaloosa, AL$980/mo rent
2Mobile, AL$985/mo rent
3Birmingham, AL$995/mo rent
4Huntsville, AL$1,020/mo rent
5Montgomery, AL$1,026/mo rent

Highest Median Household Income

#CityValue
1Huntsville, AL$67,874 median income
2Montgomery, AL$54,166 median income
3Mobile, AL$48,524 median income
4Tuscaloosa, AL$47,257 median income
5Birmingham, AL$42,464 median income

All Cities in Alabama

See population rankings & city comparisons in Alabama →

CityPopulationMedian Home ValueLinks
Huntsville, AL215,025$236,300Salary Needed
Birmingham, AL200,431$123,000Salary Needed
Montgomery, AL199,819$141,900Salary Needed
Mobile, AL186,316$158,400Salary Needed
Tuscaloosa, AL105,797$228,300Salary Needed