Malvern, AL vs Midfield, AL

Malvern is moderately more affordable than Midfield, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Malvern scores 67 compared to 76 for Midfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Midfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Malvern is $929/month compared to $1,199/month in Midfield — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Malvern has cheaper rent, Midfield actually has lower median home values ($93,700 vs $98,300).

Median household income in Malvern is $52,500 compared to $51,776 in Midfield (+1.4%). Malvern offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Malvern spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 27.8% in Midfield.

Climate-wise, Malvern is notably warmer with an average of 67.8°F compared to 63.9°F in Midfield. Midfield receives more rainfall at 56.6" per year compared to 53.9" in Malvern.