Gordo, AL vs Haleyville, AL

Gordo is moderately more affordable than Haleyville, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Gordo scores 57 compared to 61 for Haleyville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Haleyville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gordo is $523/month compared to $713/month in Haleyville — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gordo has cheaper rent, Haleyville actually has lower median home values ($96,300 vs $125,300).

Median household income in Gordo is $46,863 compared to $40,538 in Haleyville (+15.6%). Gordo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gordo spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Haleyville.

Climate-wise, Gordo is notably warmer with an average of 64.5°F compared to 59.6°F in Haleyville. Haleyville receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 53.5" in Gordo.