Smiths Station, AL vs Stevenson, AL

Stevenson is moderately more affordable than Smiths Station, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Smiths Station scores 74 compared to 69 for Stevenson, 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 Smiths Station is $946/month compared to $823/month in Stevenson — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stevenson is more affordable at $150,200 median vs $184,400.

Median household income in Smiths Station is $57,410 compared to $48,214 in Stevenson (+19.1%). While Smiths Station is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Smiths Station spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Stevenson.

Climate-wise, Smiths Station is notably warmer with an average of 66.6°F compared to 59.9°F in Stevenson. Stevenson receives more rainfall at 55.1" per year compared to 48.8" in Smiths Station.