Haleyville, AL vs Valley, AL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Haleyville is 16.1% cheaper than Valley. With a cost index of 61 vs 72, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Haleyville to Valley should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Haleyville is $713/month compared to $1,024/month in Valley — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Haleyville is more affordable at $96,300 median vs $130,500.

Median household income in Haleyville is $40,538 compared to $55,422 in Valley (-26.9%). While Valley 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, less than the 22.2% in Valley.

Climate-wise, Valley is notably warmer with an average of 66.6°F compared to 59.6°F in Haleyville. Haleyville receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 48.8" in Valley.