Somerville, AL vs Stevenson, AL

Somerville is moderately more affordable than Stevenson, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Somerville scores 65 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 Somerville is $789/month compared to $823/month in Stevenson — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Somerville is more affordable at $114,100 median vs $150,200.

Median household income in Somerville is $44,783 compared to $48,214 in Stevenson (-7.1%). While Stevenson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Somerville spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Stevenson.

Climate-wise, Somerville is notably warmer with an average of 62.9°F compared to 59.9°F in Stevenson. Stevenson receives more rainfall at 55.1" per year compared to 54.3" in Somerville.