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Is Midfield, AL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,30925% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$56,896about $4,741/month · 35% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$107,60068% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 68% 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 $52,360 a year. That is $25 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 76 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Midfield
$1,309
Springville
$878
Tallassee
$1,014
Holtville
$1,004
Brewton
$731
Odenville
$1,664
Headland
$865

How much do households earn in Midfield?

Under $25k
16.8%
$25k–50k
25.2%
$50k–100k
41.5%
$100k–150k
2.9%
$150k+
0.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 3.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Midfield

SizeMidfieldU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,218$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,414$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Midfield

🏛️ Property tax$852a year · 0.79% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$222a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Midfield

Commute to work23.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree15.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line24.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Midfield?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $562 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,309
Owning
$747

Owning assumes a typical $107,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,760 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Midfield, AL?

Renting in Midfield costs a median of about $1,309 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,360 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Midfield cheap or expensive?

Midfield is rated OK: rent takes 27.6% of the typical household income of $56,896. It ranks 76th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Midfield?

The median homeowner in Midfield pays $852 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.

Is Midfield 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 Midfield?

The median home value in Midfield is $107,600, about 1.9 times the typical yearly household income.

5,045 people live in Midfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.