salaryRent is higher than in 57% 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 $71,760 a year. That is $35 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 108 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Moody?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Moody
| Size | Moody | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $674 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,228 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,718 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Moody 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 Moody, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Moody
Life in Moody
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Moody?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $146 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $237,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,750 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Moody, AL?
Renting in Moody costs a median of about $1,794 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Moody?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,760 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Moody cheap or expensive?
Moody is rated OK: rent takes 23.0% of the typical household income of $93,427. It ranks 108th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Moody?
The median homeowner in Moody pays $780 a year in property taxes, about 0.33% of the median home value.
Is Moody 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 Moody?
The median home value in Moody is $237,500, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
13,488 people live in Moody. Numbers are typical (middle) values.