Brewton, AL vs Vernon, AL

Vernon is moderately more affordable than Brewton, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Brewton scores 63 compared to 55 for Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brewton 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 $464/month in Vernon — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vernon is more affordable at $112,500 median vs $144,400.

Median household income in Brewton is $48,766 compared to $27,174 in Vernon (+79.5%). While Brewton 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 20.5% in Vernon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.5°F vs 64.5°F). Brewton receives more rainfall at 61.5" per year compared to 53.5" in Vernon.