Florence, AL vs Millbrook, AL

Florence is moderately more affordable than Millbrook, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Florence scores 68 compared to 79 for Millbrook, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Millbrook can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Florence is $784/month compared to $1,035/month in Millbrook — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Florence is more affordable at $174,100 median vs $193,600.

Median household income in Florence is $50,396 compared to $64,522 in Millbrook (-21.9%). While Millbrook is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Florence spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Millbrook.

Climate-wise, Millbrook is notably warmer with an average of 66.4°F compared to 60.7°F in Florence. Florence receives more rainfall at 57.6" per year compared to 51.2" in Millbrook.