Ozark, AL vs Springville, AL

Ozark is moderately more affordable than Springville, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Ozark scores 66 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 Ozark is $773/month compared to $783/month in Springville — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ozark is more affordable at $138,600 median vs $260,400.

Median household income in Ozark is $46,951 compared to $76,964 in Springville (-39%). 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 Ozark spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Springville.

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