salaryRent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,240 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Alabama cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Alabama. It is number 50 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Anniston?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Anniston
| Size | Anniston | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $768 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $688 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $845 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $956 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $910 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Anniston overall?
Everyday prices in the Anniston-Oxford metro area are 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Anniston
Life in Anniston
What jobs pay in Anniston
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $126,760 | 10.5% |
| Lawyer | $113,210 | 11.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $101,220 | 13.1% |
| Software Developer | $99,260 | 13.4% |
| Operations Manager | $98,540 | 13.5% |
| Physician Assistant | $98,130 | 13.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $97,290 | 13.6% |
| Registered Nurse | $72,730 | 18.2% |
| Accountant | $66,260 | 20.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,200 | 21.7% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,090 | 23.2% |
| Dental Hygienist | $56,950 | 23.3% |
| Plumber | $56,850 | 23.3% |
| Market Research Analyst | $54,570 | 24.3% |
| Electrician | $54,200 | 24.5% |
| Truck Driver | $50,550 | 26.3% |
| Carpenter | $49,070 | 27.0% |
| HVAC Technician | $47,780 | 27.8% |
| Police Officer | $44,890 | 29.6% |
| Firefighter | $39,940 | 33.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,710 | 34.3% |
| Customer Service Representative | $36,190 | 36.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $34,900 | 38.0% |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,920 | 41.6% |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,850 | 44.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,400 | 45.1% |
| Cashier | $27,130 | 48.9% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,640 | 53.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Anniston?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $4 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $158,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Anniston, AL?
Renting in Anniston costs a median of about $1,106 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Anniston?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,240 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Anniston cheap or expensive?
Anniston is rated OK: rent takes 26.4% of the typical household income of $50,331. It ranks 50th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Anniston?
The median homeowner in Anniston pays $678 a year in property taxes, about 0.43% of the median home value.
Is Anniston more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 14% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Anniston?
The median home value in Anniston is $158,800, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
21,271 people live in Anniston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.