Brodhead, WI vs Hazel Green, WI

Brodhead is moderately more affordable than Hazel Green, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Brodhead scores 67 compared to 71 for Hazel Green, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hazel Green can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brodhead is $691/month compared to $826/month in Hazel Green — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brodhead has cheaper rent, Hazel Green actually has lower median home values ($156,100 vs $167,600).

Median household income in Brodhead is $49,531 compared to $62,212 in Hazel Green (-20.4%). While Hazel Green is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brodhead spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Hazel Green.