Elmore, AL vs Haleyville, AL

Haleyville is moderately more affordable than Elmore, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Elmore scores 69 compared to 61 for Haleyville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elmore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elmore is $986/month compared to $713/month in Haleyville — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Haleyville is more affordable at $96,300 median vs $97,000.

Median household income in Elmore is $33,958 compared to $40,538 in Haleyville (-16.2%). Haleyville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Elmore spend roughly 34.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21.1% in Haleyville. The Haleyville ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Elmore is notably warmer with an average of 66.4°F compared to 59.6°F in Haleyville. Haleyville receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 51.2" in Elmore.