salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $30,520 a year. That is $15 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 17 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Arab?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Arab
| Size | Arab | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $769 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $566 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $701 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,047 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,161 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Arab overall?
Everyday prices in Alabama overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Arab, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Arab
Life in Arab
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Arab?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $730 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $215,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,520 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Arab, AL?
Renting in Arab costs a median of about $763 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Arab?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $30,520 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Arab cheap or expensive?
Arab is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.2% of the typical household income of $69,383. It ranks 17th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Arab?
The median homeowner in Arab pays $768 a year in property taxes, about 0.36% of the median home value.
Is Arab more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Alabama are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Arab?
The median home value in Arab is $215,200, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
8,679 people live in Arab. Numbers are typical (middle) values.