AL · Rank 29 of 50 affordable
Can teachers afford to live in Alabama?
Tight, but workable.
The average Alabama teacher earns $54,096 per year. A typical 2-bedroom rents for about $1,513/mo, which is 34% of gross monthly pay. The 30% rule is the standard healthy benchmark.
Avg Teacher Salary
$54,096
Cost-of-Living Index
89
US avg = 100
Affordability Score
38/100
Renting in Alabama
2BR Rent / mo
$1,513
Annual Rent
$18,156
% of Salary
34%
Left after rent
$2,995/mo
Green zone is under the 30% healthy housing benchmark.
Buying a Home in Alabama
Median Home Price
$373,800
10% Down
$37,380
P&I (7%, 30yr)
$2,238/mo
Full PITI
$2,690/mo
Estimated mortgage payment as a share of average teacher monthly gross pay, including taxes & insurance.
Estimates assume a 10% down payment, 7% 30-year fixed rate, 1.1% property tax, and 0.35% home insurance. Actual rates and prices vary by district and metro area.