Luverne, AL vs Oak Grove, AL

Luverne is moderately more affordable than Oak Grove, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Luverne scores 62 compared to 68 for Oak Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Luverne is $669/month compared to $853/month in Oak Grove — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Luverne has cheaper rent, Oak Grove actually has lower median home values ($124,700 vs $124,700).

Median household income in Luverne is $51,537 compared to $59,191 in Oak Grove (-12.9%). While Oak Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Luverne spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Oak Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.1°F vs 64.4°F). Oak Grove receives more rainfall at 56.2" per year compared to 54.4" in Luverne.