Centre, AL vs New Market, AL

Centre is moderately more affordable than New Market, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Centre scores 65 compared to 71 for New Market, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Market can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centre is $666/month compared to $967/month in New Market — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Centre has cheaper rent, New Market actually has lower median home values ($113,400 vs $166,300).

Median household income in Centre is $43,912 compared to $71,083 in New Market (-38.2%). While New Market is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Centre spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in New Market.

Climate-wise, New Market is notably warmer with an average of 62.9°F compared to 59°F in Centre. Centre receives more rainfall at 57.6" per year compared to 54.3" in New Market.