Brandon, MN vs Hayfield, MN

Brandon is moderately more affordable than Hayfield, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Brandon scores 69 compared to 75 for Hayfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hayfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brandon is $685/month compared to $933/month in Hayfield — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brandon has cheaper rent, Hayfield actually has lower median home values ($173,000 vs $174,000).

Median household income in Brandon is $64,625 compared to $69,688 in Hayfield (-7.3%). The higher salaries in Hayfield partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Brandon spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Hayfield.