Pinon, AZ vs Rough Rock, AZ

Rough Rock is moderately more affordable than Pinon, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Pinon scores 60 compared to 56 for Rough Rock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pinon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pinon is $579/month compared to $595/month in Rough Rock — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pinon has cheaper rent, Rough Rock actually has lower median home values ($54,200 vs $105,900).

Median household income in Pinon is $42,847 compared to $36,750 in Rough Rock (+16.6%). While Pinon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pinon spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in Rough Rock.