Pine Ridge, AL vs Ragland, AL

Ragland is moderately more affordable than Pine Ridge, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Pine Ridge scores 63 compared to 57 for Ragland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pine Ridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pine Ridge is $839/month compared to $508/month in Ragland — a 65% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ragland has cheaper rent, Pine Ridge actually has lower median home values ($79,200 vs $110,800).

Median household income in Pine Ridge is $68,250 compared to $37,679 in Ragland (+81.1%). While Pine Ridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pine Ridge spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 16.2% in Ragland.

Climate-wise, Ragland is notably warmer with an average of 62.3°F compared to 58.8°F in Pine Ridge. Pine Ridge receives more rainfall at 56.2" per year compared to 52.2" in Ragland.