Haleyville, AL vs Ragland, AL

Ragland is moderately more affordable than Haleyville, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Haleyville scores 61 compared to 57 for Ragland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Haleyville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Haleyville is $713/month compared to $508/month in Ragland — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ragland has cheaper rent, Haleyville actually has lower median home values ($96,300 vs $110,800).

Median household income in Haleyville is $40,538 compared to $37,679 in Ragland (+7.6%). While Haleyville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Haleyville spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Ragland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (59.6°F vs 62.3°F). Haleyville receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 52.2" in Ragland.