salaryRent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33 minutes each way. Most homes (79.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,000 a year. That is $35 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 109 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Calera?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Calera
| Size | Calera | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,135 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,559 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,708 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,198 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Calera 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 Calera, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Calera
Life in Calera
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Calera?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $192 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $235,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,530 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Calera, AL?
Renting in Calera costs a median of about $1,825 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Calera?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,000 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Calera cheap or expensive?
Calera is rated OK: rent takes 23.3% of the typical household income of $94,039. It ranks 109th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Calera?
The median homeowner in Calera pays $1,054 a year in property taxes, about 0.45% of the median home value.
Is Calera 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 Calera?
The median home value in Calera is $235,300, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
17,714 people live in Calera. Numbers are typical (middle) values.