Roanoke, AL vs Stevenson, AL

Roanoke is moderately more affordable than Stevenson, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Roanoke scores 60 compared to 69 for Stevenson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stevenson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Roanoke is $589/month compared to $823/month in Stevenson — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roanoke is more affordable at $129,100 median vs $150,200.

Median household income in Roanoke is $48,083 compared to $48,214 in Stevenson (-0.3%). Stevenson does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Roanoke spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Stevenson.

Climate-wise, Roanoke is notably warmer with an average of 63.1°F compared to 59.9°F in Stevenson. Stevenson receives more rainfall at 55.1" per year compared to 52.1" in Roanoke.