salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.4 minutes. Most homes (89.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 88.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,400 a year. That is $44 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 119 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mountain Brook?
Share of households by yearly income. 69.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mountain Brook
| Size | Mountain Brook | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,431 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,532 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,448 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mountain Brook 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 Mountain Brook, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mountain Brook
Life in Mountain Brook
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mountain Brook?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,048 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $916,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $91,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mountain Brook, AL?
Renting in Mountain Brook costs a median of about $2,310 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Mountain Brook?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,400 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mountain Brook cheap or expensive?
Mountain Brook is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.8% of the typical household income of $217,295. It ranks 119th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mountain Brook?
The median homeowner in Mountain Brook pays $8,005 a year in property taxes, about 0.87% of the median home value.
Is Mountain Brook 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 Mountain Brook?
The median home value in Mountain Brook is $916,300, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
22,029 people live in Mountain Brook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.