Haleyville, AL vs New Brockton, AL

Haleyville is moderately more affordable than New Brockton, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Haleyville scores 61 compared to 64 for New Brockton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Brockton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Haleyville is $713/month compared to $590/month in New Brockton — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Brockton has cheaper rent, Haleyville actually has lower median home values ($96,300 vs $180,800).

Median household income in Haleyville is $40,538 compared to $69,135 in New Brockton (-41.4%). While New Brockton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Haleyville spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 10.2% in New Brockton.

Climate-wise, New Brockton is notably warmer with an average of 67.8°F compared to 59.6°F in Haleyville. Haleyville receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 53.9" in New Brockton.