salaryRent is lower than in 71% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (91.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,960 a year. That is $25 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 70 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Trussville?
Share of households by yearly income. 49.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Trussville
| Size | Trussville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,702 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,235 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,892 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,747 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Trussville 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 Trussville, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Trussville
Life in Trussville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Trussville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,295 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $370,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Trussville, AL?
Renting in Trussville costs a median of about $1,274 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Trussville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,960 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Trussville cheap or expensive?
Trussville is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.5% of the typical household income of $132,952. It ranks 70th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Trussville?
The median homeowner in Trussville pays $1,842 a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.
Is Trussville 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 Trussville?
The median home value in Trussville is $370,300, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
26,673 people live in Trussville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.