There's no doubt that your choice of mattress greatly matters when it comes to sleeping well. However, with the variety of choices - traditional coil, air, latex, and memory foam - purchasing a new mattress can be daunting.
An overly expensive price tag doesn't necessarily indicate that it is a better mattress. The most important thing is that the mattress should be firm enough to provide support to your back, neck, and legs, but still provide enough cushioning and recoil to be comfortable. You need a mattress firm enough to be able to distribute your body weight or else you can wake up sore due to sagging shoulders or hips. But, on the other hand, you don't want to feel like you're sleeping on a plank.
In general, most people tend to find firm mattresses more comfortable. However, there is a lot of variation between people's preferences.
You should look for a mattress which is comfortable enough to allow you to relax, but that is also supportive of the normal S curve of your back.
You should spend some time actually testing the various mattresses before making a decision. Lie on your back, on your belly, and on your side. If you have a partner, they should also be there.
Lie on your side. If either your hips or shoulders sink, or if your spine doesn't feel aligned, then the mattress is probably too soft. If you feel either pain or discomfort, then it is most likely too firm.
You should shop for a mattress later in the day. In the morning, mattresses may tend to feel good although later on they might not. Also, purchase a mattress from a store with a 1 month refund policy so that you can give the mattress a chance at home.
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