As of July 2004, Alabama’s housing sector was booming, with home sales up 43% from 2003. Alabama has very affordable housing compared to housing in other parts of the country. Alabamians are able to buy more expensive houses for their income despite the rising costs of home buying. You can go just about anywhere in the state and get a good value on a home. According to Coldwell Banker, Alabama has the least price variance between housing markets within the state - $2,750, with Huntsville being the most expensive ($182,075) and Mobile having the most affordable housing ($179,325). As you can see, houses for sale in Alabama are generally more affordable than homes elsewhere.