Blountsville, AL vs Newville, AL

Newville is moderately more affordable than Blountsville, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Blountsville scores 67 compared to 61 for Newville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blountsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blountsville is $821/month compared to $756/month in Newville — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newville is more affordable at $90,000 median vs $120,300.

Median household income in Blountsville is $46,555 compared to $42,679 in Newville (+9.1%). The higher salaries in Blountsville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Blountsville spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Newville.

Climate-wise, Newville is notably warmer with an average of 67.8°F compared to 59.9°F in Blountsville. Blountsville receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 53.9" in Newville.