Hayden, AL vs Ranburne, AL

Ranburne is moderately more affordable than Hayden, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Hayden scores 87 compared to 78 for Ranburne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hayden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hayden is $1,175/month compared to $910/month in Ranburne — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ranburne is more affordable at $229,800 median vs $233,500.

Median household income in Hayden is $80,625 compared to $73,750 in Ranburne (+9.3%). The higher salaries in Hayden partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hayden spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Ranburne.

Climate-wise, Ranburne is notably warmer with an average of 63.1°F compared to 59.9°F in Hayden. Hayden receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 52.1" in Ranburne.