Elba, AL vs Fyffe, AL

Fyffe is moderately more affordable than Elba, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Elba scores 60 compared to 57 for Fyffe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elba can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elba is $671/month compared to $550/month in Fyffe — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fyffe has cheaper rent, Elba actually has lower median home values ($105,000 vs $110,600).

Median household income in Elba is $41,310 compared to $32,407 in Fyffe (+27.5%). While Elba is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elba spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Fyffe.

Climate-wise, Elba is notably warmer with an average of 68.8°F compared to 59°F in Fyffe. Elba receives more rainfall at 59.1" per year compared to 57.6" in Fyffe.