Brewton, AL vs Hartselle, AL

Brewton is moderately more affordable than Hartselle, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Brewton scores 63 compared to 70 for Hartselle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hartselle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brewton is $638/month compared to $751/month in Hartselle — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brewton is more affordable at $144,400 median vs $192,200.

Median household income in Brewton is $48,766 compared to $67,863 in Hartselle (-28.1%). While Hartselle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brewton spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Hartselle.

Climate-wise, Brewton is notably warmer with an average of 65.5°F compared to 61.4°F in Hartselle. Brewton receives more rainfall at 61.5" per year compared to 49.5" in Hartselle.