Killen, AL vs Ray, AL

Killen is moderately more affordable than Ray, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Killen scores 72 compared to 83 for Ray, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ray can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Killen are $162,800 compared to $142,800 in Ray, a 14% gap.

Median household income in Killen is $61,422 compared to $68,487 in Ray (-10.3%). The higher salaries in Ray partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (60.7°F vs 63°F). Killen receives more rainfall at 57.6" per year compared to 56.4" in Ray.