Abbeville, AL vs Valley Head, AL

Abbeville is moderately more affordable than Valley Head, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Abbeville scores 55 compared to 64 for Valley Head, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Valley Head can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Abbeville is $554/month compared to $910/month in Valley Head — a 39% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Abbeville has cheaper rent, Valley Head actually has lower median home values ($59,800 vs $98,000).

Median household income in Abbeville is $32,778 compared to $44,396 in Valley Head (-26.2%). While Valley Head is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Abbeville spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Valley Head.

Climate-wise, Abbeville is notably warmer with an average of 67.8°F compared to 58.8°F in Valley Head. Valley Head receives more rainfall at 56.2" per year compared to 53.9" in Abbeville.