Brantleyville, AL vs Madrid, AL

Brantleyville, AL and Madrid, AL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.2% difference in their overall index. Brantleyville scores 68 while Madrid scores 66 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 Brantleyville is $1,057/month compared to $825/month in Madrid — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Madrid has cheaper rent, Brantleyville actually has lower median home values ($42,900 vs $129,500).

Median household income in Brantleyville is $41,000 compared to $38,750 in Madrid (+5.8%). While Brantleyville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brantleyville spend roughly 30.9% of their income on rent, more than the 25.5% in Madrid. The Madrid ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Madrid is notably warmer with an average of 68.3°F compared to 64.4°F in Brantleyville. Brantleyville receives more rainfall at 56.2" per year compared to 51.1" in Madrid.