Best places to live in Alabama
Cities and suburbs in Alabama with 25,000+ people, scored against each other: affordability on a $75k salary after taxes and rent (35%), violent crime (30%), schools (20%) and job growth (15%).
| # | City | Score | Rent | Home | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn, AL | 77/100 | $1,098/mo | $365k | 8.9/10 |
| 2 | Dothan, AL | 67/100 | $960/mo | $194k | 3.3/10 |
| 3 | Tuscaloosa, AL | 61/100 | $1,055/mo | $256k | 2.1/10 |
| 4 | Huntsville, AL | 51/100 | $1,171/mo | $294k | 3.1/10 |
| 5 | Mobile, AL | 48/100 | $1,068/mo | $193k | 2.7/10 |
| 6 | Montgomery, AL | 33/100 | $1,089/mo | $162k | 1.4/10 |
| 7 | Birmingham, AL | 13/100 | $1,107/mo | $159k | 1.1/10 |
Rent, income and home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Taxes: 2026 federal and state rates for a single filer.
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