Heath, AL vs Somerville, AL

Somerville is moderately more affordable than Heath, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Heath scores 68 compared to 65 for Somerville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Heath can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Heath has a median rent of $380/month while Somerville comes in at $789/month, a 52% difference.

Median household income in Heath is $63,463 compared to $44,783 in Somerville (+41.7%). While Heath is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Heath spend roughly 7.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Somerville.

Climate-wise, Heath is notably warmer with an average of 68.8°F compared to 62.9°F in Somerville. Heath receives more rainfall at 59.1" per year compared to 54.3" in Somerville.