Piedmont, AL vs Ragland, AL

Ragland is moderately more affordable than Piedmont, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Piedmont scores 62 compared to 57 for Ragland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Piedmont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Piedmont is $752/month compared to $508/month in Ragland — a 48% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ragland has cheaper rent, Piedmont actually has lower median home values ($106,600 vs $110,800).

Median household income in Piedmont is $41,964 compared to $37,679 in Ragland (+11.4%). While Piedmont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Piedmont spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Ragland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.1°F vs 62.3°F). Ragland receives more rainfall at 52.2" per year compared to 52.1" in Piedmont.