Hollywood, AL vs Owens Cross Roads, AL

Hollywood is moderately more affordable than Owens Cross Roads, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Hollywood scores 72 compared to 77 for Owens Cross Roads, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Owens Cross Roads can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hollywood is $1,065/month compared to $895/month in Owens Cross Roads — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Owens Cross Roads has cheaper rent, Hollywood actually has lower median home values ($102,900 vs $206,100).

Median household income in Hollywood is $55,573 compared to $73,708 in Owens Cross Roads (-24.6%). While Owens Cross Roads is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hollywood spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Owens Cross Roads.

Climate-wise, Owens Cross Roads is notably warmer with an average of 62.9°F compared to 59.9°F in Hollywood. Hollywood receives more rainfall at 55.1" per year compared to 54.3" in Owens Cross Roads.