Malvern, AL vs Smiths Station, AL

Malvern is moderately more affordable than Smiths Station, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Malvern scores 67 compared to 74 for Smiths Station, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Smiths Station 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 $946/month in Smiths Station — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Malvern is more affordable at $98,300 median vs $184,400.

Median household income in Malvern is $52,500 compared to $57,410 in Smiths Station (-8.6%). The higher salaries in Smiths Station partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Malvern spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 19.8% in Smiths Station.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.8°F vs 66.6°F). Malvern receives more rainfall at 53.9" per year compared to 48.8" in Smiths Station.