Carbon Hill, AL vs Fayette, AL

Carbon Hill is moderately more affordable than Fayette, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Carbon Hill scores 51 compared to 59 for Fayette, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fayette can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carbon Hill is $415/month compared to $589/month in Fayette — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carbon Hill is more affordable at $78,200 median vs $122,100.

Median household income in Carbon Hill is $22,283 compared to $38,009 in Fayette (-41.4%). While Fayette is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carbon Hill spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Fayette.

Climate-wise, Fayette is notably warmer with an average of 64.5°F compared to 59.6°F in Carbon Hill. Carbon Hill receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 53.5" in Fayette.