Ivalee, AL vs Malvern, AL

Ivalee is moderately more affordable than Malvern, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Ivalee scores 62 compared to 67 for Malvern, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Malvern can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ivalee is $711/month compared to $929/month in Malvern — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ivalee has cheaper rent, Malvern actually has lower median home values ($98,300 vs $120,800).

Median household income in Ivalee is $38,650 compared to $52,500 in Malvern (-26.4%). While Malvern is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ivalee spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Malvern.

Climate-wise, Malvern is notably warmer with an average of 67.8°F compared to 59°F in Ivalee. Ivalee receives more rainfall at 57.6" per year compared to 53.9" in Malvern.