Brewton, AL vs Scottsboro, AL

Brewton is moderately more affordable than Scottsboro, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Brewton scores 63 compared to 71 for Scottsboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Scottsboro 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 $792/month in Scottsboro — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brewton is more affordable at $144,400 median vs $175,700.

Median household income in Brewton is $48,766 compared to $52,949 in Scottsboro (-7.9%). The higher salaries in Scottsboro partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Brewton spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Scottsboro.

Climate-wise, Brewton is notably warmer with an average of 65.5°F compared to 59.9°F in Scottsboro. Brewton receives more rainfall at 61.5" per year compared to 55.1" in Scottsboro.