Montevallo, AL vs Taylor, AL

Taylor is moderately more affordable than Montevallo, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Montevallo scores 77 compared to 73 for Taylor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montevallo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Montevallo is $906/month compared to $1,055/month in Taylor — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montevallo has cheaper rent, Taylor actually has lower median home values ($128,600 vs $210,400).

Median household income in Montevallo is $54,665 compared to $62,596 in Taylor (-12.7%). Taylor offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Montevallo spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Taylor.

Climate-wise, Taylor is notably warmer with an average of 67.8°F compared to 64.4°F in Montevallo. Montevallo receives more rainfall at 56.2" per year compared to 53.9" in Taylor.