Montevallo, AL vs Tillmans Corner, AL

Tillmans Corner is moderately more affordable than Montevallo, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Montevallo scores 77 compared to 70 for Tillmans Corner, 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 $856/month in Tillmans Corner — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tillmans Corner is more affordable at $155,000 median vs $210,400.

Median household income in Montevallo is $54,665 compared to $52,249 in Tillmans Corner (+4.6%). Montevallo does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Montevallo spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.7% in Tillmans Corner.

Climate-wise, Tillmans Corner is notably warmer with an average of 67.6°F compared to 64.4°F in Montevallo. Tillmans Corner receives more rainfall at 67.1" per year compared to 56.2" in Montevallo.