Abbeville, AL vs Wadley, AL

Abbeville is moderately more affordable than Wadley, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Abbeville scores 55 compared to 61 for Wadley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wadley 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 $460/month in Wadley — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wadley has cheaper rent, Abbeville actually has lower median home values ($98,000 vs $191,100).

Median household income in Abbeville is $32,778 compared to $47,788 in Wadley (-31.4%). While Wadley 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, more than the 11.6% in Wadley.

Climate-wise, Abbeville is notably warmer with an average of 67.8°F compared to 63.1°F in Wadley. Abbeville receives more rainfall at 53.9" per year compared to 52.1" in Wadley.