salaryRent is lower than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Most homes (78.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,600 a year. That is $21 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 53 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Saraland?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Saraland
| Size | Saraland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $926 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,174 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,241 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,203 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Saraland 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 Saraland, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Saraland
Life in Saraland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Saraland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $395 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $217,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,760 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Saraland, AL?
Renting in Saraland costs a median of about $1,115 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Saraland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,600 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Saraland cheap or expensive?
Saraland is rated OK: rent takes 20.2% of the typical household income of $66,337. It ranks 53rd cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Saraland?
The median homeowner in Saraland pays $986 a year in property taxes, about 0.45% of the median home value.
Is Saraland 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 Saraland?
The median home value in Saraland is $217,600, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
16,404 people live in Saraland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.