Haleyville, AL vs Sylacauga, AL

Haleyville is moderately more affordable than Sylacauga, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Haleyville scores 61 compared to 66 for Sylacauga, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sylacauga 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 $717/month in Sylacauga — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Haleyville is more affordable at $96,300 median vs $156,800.

Median household income in Haleyville is $40,538 compared to $46,384 in Sylacauga (-12.6%). While Sylacauga 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 18.5% in Sylacauga.

Climate-wise, Sylacauga is notably warmer with an average of 64.4°F compared to 59.6°F in Haleyville. Haleyville receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 56.2" in Sylacauga.