Several cities in the Birmingham metro area have been ranked as the most affordable places to live in Alabama.
Helena, Clay, Calera, and Midfield were among the top 10 cities in the state, according to a recent study by New York financial technology company SmartAsset.
Communities were ranked on an affordability index, weighing property taxes, homeowners’ insurance fees and mortgage payments relative to income.
Helena came in at No. 4 with an annual property tax of $885, annual homeowner’s…
