Citronelle, AL vs Newton, AL

Newton is moderately more affordable than Citronelle, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Citronelle scores 66 compared to 59 for Newton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Citronelle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Citronelle is $701/month compared to $685/month in Newton — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newton is more affordable at $90,000 median vs $164,800.

Median household income in Citronelle is $48,926 compared to $59,915 in Newton (-18.3%). Newton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Citronelle spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Newton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.6°F vs 67.8°F). Citronelle receives more rainfall at 67.1" per year compared to 53.9" in Newton.