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Is Robertsdale, AL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,04840% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$63,795about $5,316/month · 27% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$229,30031% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,920 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Alabama cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Alabama. It is number 48 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Robertsdale
$1,048
Greenville
$597
Lincoln
$967
Oneonta
$671
Wetumpka
$1,241
Hamilton
$789
Demopolis
$1,143

How much do households earn in Robertsdale?

Under $25k
17.1%
$25k–50k
31.9%
$50k–100k
36.6%
$100k–150k
7.8%
$150k+
4.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Robertsdale

SizeRobertsdaleU.S. average
2 bedrooms$951$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,715$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Robertsdale

🏛️ Property tax$714a year · 0.31% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$224a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Robertsdale

Commute to work29.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree11.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment0.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Robertsdale?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $543 a month less.

Renting
$1,048
Owning
$1,591

Owning assumes a typical $229,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,930 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Robertsdale, AL?

Renting in Robertsdale costs a median of about $1,048 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,920 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Robertsdale cheap or expensive?

Robertsdale is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $63,795. It ranks 48th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Robertsdale?

The median homeowner in Robertsdale pays $714 a year in property taxes, about 0.31% of the median home value.

Is Robertsdale 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 Robertsdale?

The median home value in Robertsdale is $229,300, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

7,194 people live in Robertsdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.