Atmore, AL vs Taylor, AL

Atmore is moderately more affordable than Taylor, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Atmore scores 65 compared to 73 for Taylor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Taylor 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 $1,055/month in Taylor — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Atmore has cheaper rent, Taylor actually has lower median home values ($128,600 vs $128,900).

Median household income in Atmore is $33,104 compared to $62,596 in Taylor (-47.1%). While Taylor 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 20.2% in Taylor.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.5°F vs 67.8°F). Atmore receives more rainfall at 61.5" per year compared to 53.9" in Taylor.