Moulton, AL vs Sheffield, AL

Moulton is moderately more affordable than Sheffield, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Moulton scores 59 compared to 66 for Sheffield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sheffield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Moulton is $613/month compared to $850/month in Sheffield — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Moulton is more affordable at $116,100 median vs $127,100.

Median household income in Moulton is $40,792 compared to $42,097 in Sheffield (-3.1%). Sheffield 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 Moulton spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Sheffield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (60.7°F vs 60.7°F). Sheffield receives more rainfall at 57.6" per year compared to 56.3" in Moulton.