Jasper, AL vs Springville, AL

Jasper is moderately more affordable than Springville, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Jasper scores 71 compared to 77 for Springville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Springville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jasper is $722/month compared to $783/month in Springville — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jasper is more affordable at $208,000 median vs $260,400.

Median household income in Jasper is $66,250 compared to $76,964 in Springville (-13.9%). While Springville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jasper spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Springville.

Climate-wise, Springville is notably warmer with an average of 63.9°F compared to 59.9°F in Jasper. Jasper receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 56.6" in Springville.