Beaverton, AL vs Pennington, AL

Beaverton, AL and Pennington, AL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.4% difference in their overall index. Beaverton scores 52 while Pennington scores 50 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 Beaverton is $388/month compared to $376/month in Pennington — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pennington is more affordable at $81,500 median vs $103,800.

Median household income in Beaverton is $56,458 compared to $28,186 in Pennington (+100.3%). While Beaverton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaverton spend roughly 8.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Pennington.

Climate-wise, Pennington is notably warmer with an average of 64°F compared to 59.6°F in Beaverton. Beaverton receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 56.9" in Pennington.