Jackson, AL vs Stewartville, AL

Jackson is moderately more affordable than Stewartville, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Jackson scores 60 compared to 70 for Stewartville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stewartville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jackson is $626/month compared to $1,024/month in Stewartville — a 39% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jackson has cheaper rent, Stewartville actually has lower median home values ($96,500 vs $121,000).

Median household income in Jackson is $46,250 compared to $73,750 in Stewartville (-37.3%). While Stewartville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jackson spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Stewartville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 63°F). Jackson receives more rainfall at 56.9" per year compared to 56.4" in Stewartville.