Atmore, AL vs New Hope, AL

Atmore, AL and New Hope, AL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.9% difference in their overall index. Atmore scores 65 while New Hope scores 67 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Atmore is $703/month compared to $692/month in New Hope — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Hope has cheaper rent, Atmore actually has lower median home values ($128,900 vs $158,200).

Median household income in Atmore is $33,104 compared to $80,787 in New Hope (-59%). While New Hope 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 10.3% in New Hope.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.5°F vs 62.9°F). Atmore receives more rainfall at 61.5" per year compared to 54.3" in New Hope.