Henagar, AL vs Walnut Grove, AL

Walnut Grove is moderately more affordable than Henagar, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Henagar scores 63 compared to 56 for Walnut Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Henagar can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Henagar is $714/month compared to $475/month in Walnut Grove — a 50% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Walnut Grove has cheaper rent, Henagar actually has lower median home values ($118,100 vs $136,300).

Median household income in Henagar is $44,922 compared to $41,223 in Walnut Grove (+9%). The higher salaries in Henagar partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Henagar spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Walnut Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (58.8°F vs 59°F). Walnut Grove receives more rainfall at 57.6" per year compared to 56.2" in Henagar.