Cost of Living in Alabama
24 cities • 1,719,842 total population • 2026 Data
$72,568
Avg. Median Income
-6% vs national
$1,098
Avg. Median Rent
-19% vs national
$251,475
Avg. Home Value
-26% vs national
4.5%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
Alabama has 24 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 1,719,842 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $72,568, which is 6% below the national median.
Rent averages $1,098 per month, and the average home value is $251,475. The largest city is Huntsville, while Florence offers the lowest rent and Homewood has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in Alabama
Most Expensive Cities in Alabama
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homewood | $1,457 | $108,386 | $502,300 |
| 2 | Vestavia Hills | $1,455 | $129,171 | $494,500 |
| 3 | Trussville | $1,450 | $120,794 | $351,500 |
| 4 | Hoover | $1,404 | $107,822 | $391,300 |
| 5 | Madison | $1,375 | $131,436 | $367,900 |
Highest Income Cities in Alabama
| # | City | Median Income | Median Rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $131,436 | $1,375 | 58,335 |
| 2 | Vestavia Hills | $129,171 | $1,455 | 38,704 |
| 3 | Trussville | $120,794 | $1,450 | 26,182 |
| 4 | Homewood | $108,386 | $1,457 | 27,697 |
| 5 | Hoover | $107,822 | $1,404 | 92,401 |
All Cities in Alabama
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 218,814 | $70,778 | $1,078 | $263,100 |
| Birmingham | 199,322 | $44,376 | $1,047 | $138,600 |
| Montgomery | 198,440 | $55,687 | $1,059 | $148,500 |
| Mobile | 185,097 | $51,090 | $1,029 | $170,300 |
| Tuscaloosa | 107,699 | $48,536 | $1,005 | $236,600 |
| Hoover | 92,401 | $107,822 | $1,404 | $391,300 |
| Auburn | 78,738 | $56,123 | $1,034 | $342,400 |
| Dothan | 71,118 | $55,052 | $912 | $186,600 |
| Madison | 58,335 | $131,436 | $1,375 | $367,900 |
| Decatur | 57,760 | $59,831 | $861 | $190,500 |
| Florence | 41,231 | $50,396 | $784 | $174,100 |
| Prattville | 38,850 | $79,396 | $1,250 | $208,500 |
| Vestavia Hills | 38,704 | $129,171 | $1,455 | $494,500 |
| Phenix City | 38,477 | $49,715 | $926 | $160,000 |
| Alabaster | 33,633 | $90,163 | $1,375 | $242,600 |
| Gadsden | 33,617 | $38,699 | $787 | $101,900 |
| Opelika | 31,944 | $58,763 | $947 | $213,700 |
| Northport | 30,991 | $77,781 | $954 | $258,800 |
| Enterprise | 28,990 | $68,306 | $1,058 | $198,500 |
| Daphne | 28,673 | $86,479 | $1,337 | $309,700 |
| Homewood | 27,697 | $108,386 | $1,457 | $502,300 |
| Athens | 27,474 | $65,000 | $834 | $253,700 |
| Trussville | 26,182 | $120,794 | $1,450 | $351,500 |
| Bessemer | 25,655 | $37,844 | $922 | $129,800 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.