Stewartville, AL vs West Jefferson, AL

West Jefferson is moderately more affordable than Stewartville, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Stewartville scores 70 compared to 64 for West Jefferson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stewartville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stewartville is $1,024/month compared to $694/month in West Jefferson — a 48% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Jefferson has cheaper rent, Stewartville actually has lower median home values ($96,500 vs $136,400).

Median household income in Stewartville is $73,750 compared to $36,667 in West Jefferson (+101.1%). While Stewartville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stewartville spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in West Jefferson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63°F vs 63.9°F). West Jefferson receives more rainfall at 56.6" per year compared to 56.4" in Stewartville.