salaryRent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (92.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,720 a year. That is $27 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 86 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Meridianville?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Meridianville
| Size | Meridianville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,022 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,739 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,075 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Meridianville 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 Meridianville, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Meridianville
Life in Meridianville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Meridianville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $607 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $291,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Meridianville, AL?
Renting in Meridianville costs a median of about $1,418 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Meridianville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,720 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Meridianville cheap or expensive?
Meridianville is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.2% of the typical household income of $105,083. It ranks 86th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Meridianville?
The median homeowner in Meridianville pays $875 a year in property taxes, about 0.30% of the median home value.
Is Meridianville 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 Meridianville?
The median home value in Meridianville is $291,900, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
11,150 people live in Meridianville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.