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Is Headland, AL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 12 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$86551% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$85,269about $7,106/month · 2% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$219,60034% 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. Most homes (79.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,600 a year. That is $17 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 24 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Headland
$865
Odenville
$1,664
Brewton
$731
Holtville
$1,004
Tallassee
$1,014
Roanoke
$701
Glencoe
$774

How much do households earn in Headland?

Under $25k
9.2%
$25k–50k
18.7%
$50k–100k
43.0%
$100k–150k
19.7%
$150k+
6.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Headland

SizeHeadlandU.S. average
2 bedrooms$947$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,316$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Headland

🏛️ Property tax$873a year · 0.40% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$231a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Headland

Commute to work22 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home79.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Headland?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $659 a month less.

Renting
$865
Owning
$1,524

Owning assumes a typical $219,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,960 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Headland, AL?

Renting in Headland costs a median of about $865 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,600 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Headland cheap or expensive?

Headland is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.2% of the typical household income of $85,269. It ranks 24th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Headland?

The median homeowner in Headland pays $873 a year in property taxes, about 0.40% of the median home value.

Is Headland 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 Headland?

The median home value in Headland is $219,600, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

5,217 people live in Headland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.