AL · Rank 20 of 50 affordable
Can teachers afford to live in Alabama?
Yes — manageable.
The average Alabama teacher earns $62,985 per year. A typical 2-bedroom rents for about $1,498/mo, which is 29% of gross monthly pay. The 30% rule is the standard healthy benchmark.
Avg Teacher Salary
$62,985
Cost-of-Living Index
88.1
US avg = 100
Affordability Score
55/100
Renting in Alabama
2BR Rent / mo
$1,498
Annual Rent
$17,972
% of Salary
29%
Left after rent
$3,751/mo
Green zone is under the 30% healthy housing benchmark.
Buying a Home in Alabama
Median Home Price
$370,020
10% Down
$37,002
P&I (7%, 30yr)
$2,216/mo
Full PITI
$2,663/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.