salaryRent is lower than in 58% 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 $59,840 a year. That is $29 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 93 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Millbrook?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Millbrook
| Size | Millbrook | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,096 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,147 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,334 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,225 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Millbrook 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 Millbrook, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Millbrook
Life in Millbrook
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Millbrook?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $59 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $207,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Millbrook, AL?
Renting in Millbrook costs a median of about $1,496 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Millbrook?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,840 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Millbrook cheap or expensive?
Millbrook is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $75,833. It ranks 93rd cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Millbrook?
The median homeowner in Millbrook pays $597 a year in property taxes, about 0.29% of the median home value.
Is Millbrook 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 Millbrook?
The median home value in Millbrook is $207,100, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
17,189 people live in Millbrook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.