Dunnavant, AL vs Taylor, AL

Taylor is moderately more affordable than Dunnavant, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Dunnavant scores 80 compared to 73 for Taylor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dunnavant can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dunnavant is $1,042/month compared to $1,055/month in Taylor — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dunnavant has cheaper rent, Taylor actually has lower median home values ($128,600 vs $195,200).

Median household income in Dunnavant is $72,813 compared to $62,596 in Taylor (+16.3%). While Dunnavant is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunnavant spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Taylor.

Climate-wise, Taylor is notably warmer with an average of 67.8°F compared to 63.9°F in Dunnavant. Dunnavant receives more rainfall at 56.6" per year compared to 53.9" in Taylor.