Pelham, AL vs Pike Road, AL

Pelham is moderately more affordable than Pike Road, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Pelham scores 103 compared to 111 for Pike Road, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pike Road can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pelham is $1,573/month compared to $1,615/month in Pike Road — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pelham is more affordable at $278,900 median vs $375,000.

Median household income in Pelham is $91,904 compared to $121,687 in Pike Road (-24.5%). While Pike Road is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pelham spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Pike Road.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.4°F vs 66.4°F). Pelham receives more rainfall at 56.2" per year compared to 51.2" in Pike Road.