salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 61.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,920 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Alabama cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Alabama. It is number 116 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brook Highland?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brook Highland
| Size | Brook Highland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,369 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,457 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,545 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,962 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brook Highland 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 Brook Highland, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brook Highland
Life in Brook Highland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brook Highland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $868 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $427,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brook Highland, AL?
Renting in Brook Highland costs a median of about $2,098 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Brook Highland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,920 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brook Highland cheap or expensive?
Brook Highland is rated OK: rent takes 29.2% of the typical household income of $86,176. It ranks 116th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brook Highland?
The median homeowner in Brook Highland pays $1,796 a year in property taxes, about 0.42% of the median home value.
Is Brook Highland 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 Brook Highland?
The median home value in Brook Highland is $427,400, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
8,146 people live in Brook Highland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.