The cheapest cities to live in Alabama ranked by median rent, home values, and more.
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence, AL | $784 | $50,396 | $174,100 | 41,231 |
| 2 | Gadsden, AL | $787 | $38,699 | $101,900 | 33,617 |
| 3 | Athens, AL | $834 | $65,000 | $253,700 | 27,474 |
| 4 | Decatur, AL | $861 | $59,831 | $190,500 | 57,760 |
| 5 | Dothan, AL | $912 | $55,052 | $186,600 | 71,118 |
| 6 | Bessemer, AL | $922 | $37,844 | $129,800 | 25,655 |
| 7 | Phenix City, AL | $926 | $49,715 | $160,000 | 38,477 |
| 8 | Opelika, AL | $947 | $58,763 | $213,700 | 31,944 |
| 9 | Northport, AL | $954 | $77,781 | $258,800 | 30,991 |
| 10 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $1,005 | $48,536 | $236,600 | 107,699 |
| 11 | Mobile, AL | $1,029 | $51,090 | $170,300 | 185,097 |
| 12 | Auburn, AL | $1,034 | $56,123 | $342,400 | 78,738 |
| 13 | Birmingham, AL | $1,047 | $44,376 | $138,600 | 199,322 |
| 14 | Enterprise, AL | $1,058 | $68,306 | $198,500 | 28,990 |
| 15 | Montgomery, AL | $1,059 | $55,687 | $148,500 | 198,440 |
| 16 | Huntsville, AL | $1,078 | $70,778 | $263,100 | 218,814 |
| 17 | Prattville, AL | $1,250 | $79,396 | $208,500 | 38,850 |
| 18 | Daphne, AL | $1,337 | $86,479 | $309,700 | 28,673 |
| 19 | Madison, AL | $1,375 | $131,436 | $367,900 | 58,335 |
| 20 | Alabaster, AL | $1,375 | $90,163 | $242,600 | 33,633 |
| 21 | Hoover, AL | $1,404 | $107,822 | $391,300 | 92,401 |
| 22 | Trussville, AL | $1,450 | $120,794 | $351,500 | 26,182 |
| 23 | Vestavia Hills, AL | $1,455 | $129,171 | $494,500 | 38,704 |
| 24 | Homewood, AL | $1,457 | $108,386 | $502,300 | 27,697 |
Key Takeaways
- Florence, AL ranks #1 with a median rent of $784.
- The top 5 cities are: Florence, AL; Gadsden, AL; Athens, AL; Decatur, AL; Dothan, AL.
- Median household income in the #1 city is $50,396, with a population of 41,231.
Methodology
Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.