Brewton, AL vs Stevenson, AL

Brewton is moderately more affordable than Stevenson, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Brewton scores 63 compared to 69 for Stevenson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stevenson 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 $823/month in Stevenson — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brewton is more affordable at $144,400 median vs $150,200.

Median household income in Brewton is $48,766 compared to $48,214 in Stevenson (+1.1%). 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 20.5% in Stevenson.

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