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Is Fultondale, AL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,33524% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,351about $6,613/month · 9% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$186,10044% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 67% of 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 $53,400 a year. That is $26 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 77 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fultondale
$1,335
Sheffield
$872
Pleasant Grove
$1,738
Southside
$1,246
Meadowbrook
$1,436
Tuscumbia
$787
Fairfield
$1,283

How much do households earn in Fultondale?

Under $25k
13.3%
$25k–50k
26.0%
$50k–100k
39.1%
$100k–150k
11.5%
$150k+
8.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fultondale

SizeFultondaleU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,383$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,610$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,239$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Fultondale

🏛️ Property tax$802a year · 0.43% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$187a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fultondale

Commute to work28 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fultondale?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $44 of each other each month.

Renting
$1,335
Owning
$1,291

Owning assumes a typical $186,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,610 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fultondale, AL?

Renting in Fultondale costs a median of about $1,335 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,400 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fultondale cheap or expensive?

Fultondale is rated OK: rent takes 20.2% of the typical household income of $79,351. It ranks 77th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Fultondale?

The median homeowner in Fultondale pays $802 a year in property taxes, about 0.43% of the median home value.

Is Fultondale 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 Fultondale?

The median home value in Fultondale is $186,100, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

9,384 people live in Fultondale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.