Douglas, AL vs Evergreen, AL

Evergreen is moderately more affordable than Douglas, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Douglas scores 73 compared to 65 for Evergreen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Douglas can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Douglas is $882/month compared to $806/month in Evergreen — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Evergreen is more affordable at $106,300 median vs $169,000.

Median household income in Douglas is $56,406 compared to $38,098 in Evergreen (+48.1%). While Douglas is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Douglas spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.4% in Evergreen.

Climate-wise, Evergreen is notably warmer with an average of 67.3°F compared to 59°F in Douglas. Douglas receives more rainfall at 57.6" per year compared to 55.3" in Evergreen.