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Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
| # | City | Cost Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mobile | 74 | View → |
| 2 | Birmingham | 76 | View → |
| 3 | Huntsville | 77 | View → |
| 4 | Montgomery | 77 | View → |
| 5 | Tuscaloosa | 87 | View → |
Mobile is the most affordable city in Alabama with a cost of living index of 74 and median rent of $1,264/month. This is 26 points below the national average of 100.
Across the 5 cities tracked in Alabama, the average cost of living index is 78 (national average: 111). Average monthly rent is $1,340, compared to the national average of $1,895.
Alabama's average cost index of 78 is 33 points below the national average of 111. The most affordable city, Mobile, has an index of 74, while the most expensive, Tuscaloosa, is at 87.
In Mobile (cheapest city), a salary of $50,000–$60,000 typically allows comfortable living with rent under 30% of net income. In more expensive cities like Tuscaloosa, you may need $80,000–$100,000 to maintain the same standard. Use our salary checker to see exact calculations.
Alabama is more affordable than the national average, making it a solid choice for cost-conscious movers.