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Is Brewton, AL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$73158% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$54,703about $4,559/month · 37% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$150,10055% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $29,240 a year. That is $14 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 15 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Brewton
$731
Odenville
$1,664
Holtville
$1,004
Headland
$865
Tallassee
$1,014
Springville
$878
Midfield
$1,309

How much do households earn in Brewton?

Under $25k
23.0%
$25k–50k
29.5%
$50k–100k
20.2%
$100k–150k
12.3%
$150k+
6.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Brewton

SizeBrewtonU.S. average
2 bedrooms$702$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,024$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Brewton overall?

Everyday prices in Alabama overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
62
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
85
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Brewton, so the Alabama figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Brewton

🏛️ Property tax$789a year · 0.53% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$204a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Brewton

Commute to work19 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brewton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $310 a month less.

Renting
$731
Owning
$1,041

Owning assumes a typical $150,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,010 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Brewton, AL?

Renting in Brewton costs a median of about $731 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.

How much do I need to make to live in Brewton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $29,240 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Brewton cheap or expensive?

Brewton is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.0% of the typical household income of $54,703. It ranks 15th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Brewton?

The median homeowner in Brewton pays $789 a year in property taxes, about 0.53% of the median home value.

Is Brewton 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 Brewton?

The median home value in Brewton is $150,100, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

5,186 people live in Brewton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.