Marion, AL vs Woodville, AL

Marion is moderately more affordable than Woodville, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Marion scores 56 compared to 63 for Woodville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Woodville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marion is $533/month compared to $527/month in Woodville — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Woodville has cheaper rent, Marion actually has lower median home values ($108,300 vs $168,800).

Median household income in Marion is $38,221 compared to $50,000 in Woodville (-23.6%). While Woodville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marion spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Woodville.

Climate-wise, Marion is notably warmer with an average of 63.6°F compared to 59.9°F in Woodville. Marion receives more rainfall at 55.4" per year compared to 55.1" in Woodville.