Brewton, AL vs Malvern, AL

Brewton is moderately more affordable than Malvern, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Brewton scores 63 compared to 67 for Malvern, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Malvern 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 $929/month in Malvern — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brewton has cheaper rent, Malvern actually has lower median home values ($98,300 vs $144,400).

Median household income in Brewton is $48,766 compared to $52,500 in Malvern (-7.1%). While Malvern 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, less than the 21.2% in Malvern.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.5°F vs 67.8°F). Brewton receives more rainfall at 61.5" per year compared to 53.9" in Malvern.