Brewton, AL vs Jacksonville, AL

Brewton is moderately more affordable than Jacksonville, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Brewton scores 63 compared to 69 for Jacksonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jacksonville 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 $794/month in Jacksonville — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brewton is more affordable at $144,400 median vs $179,600.

Median household income in Brewton is $48,766 compared to $47,146 in Jacksonville (+3.4%). Brewton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brewton spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Jacksonville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.5°F vs 63.1°F). Brewton receives more rainfall at 61.5" per year compared to 52.1" in Jacksonville.