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Is Chickasaw, AL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 9 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$39577% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$50,214about $4,185/month · 42% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$117,50065% 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.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $15,800 a year. That is $8 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 1 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Chickasaw
$395
Moores Mill
$1,355
Grayson Valley
$1,380
Opp
$1,158
Harvest
$1,301
Tarrant
$1,206
Lanett
$989

How much do households earn in Chickasaw?

Under $25k
27.1%
$25k–50k
27.9%
$50k–100k
29.8%
$100k–150k
2.6%
$150k+
3.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 5.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Chickasaw

SizeChickasawU.S. average
Studio$376$1,338
1 bedroom$840$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,063$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,113$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,156$2,098

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

How expensive is Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw, so the Alabama figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Chickasaw

🏛️ Property tax$367a year · 0.31% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$219a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Chickasaw

Commute to work21.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree13.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home52.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line28%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chickasaw?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $420 a month less.

Renting
$395
Owning
$815

Owning assumes a typical $117,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,750 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Chickasaw, AL?

Renting in Chickasaw costs a median of about $395 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $15,800 a year, or $8 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Chickasaw cheap or expensive?

Chickasaw is rated Cheap: rent takes 9.4% of the typical household income of $50,214. It ranks 1st cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Chickasaw?

The median homeowner in Chickasaw pays $367 a year in property taxes, about 0.31% of the median home value.

Is Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw?

The median home value in Chickasaw is $117,500, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

6,332 people live in Chickasaw. Numbers are typical (middle) values.