Atmore, AL vs Cottondale, AL

Atmore is moderately more affordable than Cottondale, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Atmore scores 65 compared to 68 for Cottondale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cottondale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atmore is $703/month compared to $904/month in Cottondale — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Atmore has cheaper rent, Cottondale actually has lower median home values ($118,600 vs $128,900).

Median household income in Atmore is $33,104 compared to $44,250 in Cottondale (-25.2%). While Cottondale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Atmore spend roughly 25.5% of their income on rent, more than the 24.5% in Cottondale.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.5°F vs 64.3°F). Atmore receives more rainfall at 61.5" per year compared to 57.3" in Cottondale.