salaryRent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (90.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,800 a year. That is $36 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 110 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in McCalla?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in McCalla
| Size | McCalla | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,739 | $1,338 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,777 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,966 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,415 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is McCalla 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 McCalla, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in McCalla
Life in McCalla
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in McCalla?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $72 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $279,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in McCalla, AL?
Renting in McCalla costs a median of about $1,870 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in McCalla?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,800 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is McCalla cheap or expensive?
McCalla is rated OK: rent takes 23.8% of the typical household income of $94,334. It ranks 110th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in McCalla?
The median homeowner in McCalla pays $1,549 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.
Is McCalla 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 McCalla?
The median home value in McCalla is $279,900, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
13,253 people live in McCalla. Numbers are typical (middle) values.