salaryRent is lower than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (78.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,200 a year. That is $26 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 78 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Moores Mill?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Moores Mill
| Size | Moores Mill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $672 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,457 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Moores Mill 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 Moores Mill, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Moores Mill
Life in Moores Mill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Moores Mill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $546 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $274,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Moores Mill, AL?
Renting in Moores Mill costs a median of about $1,355 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Moores Mill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,200 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Moores Mill cheap or expensive?
Moores Mill is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.6% of the typical household income of $104,371. It ranks 78th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Moores Mill?
The median homeowner in Moores Mill pays $865 a year in property taxes, about 0.32% of the median home value.
Is Moores Mill 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 Moores Mill?
The median home value in Moores Mill is $274,000, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
6,378 people live in Moores Mill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.