Cass Lake, MN vs Hayfield, MN

Cass Lake is moderately more affordable than Hayfield, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Cass Lake scores 65 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 Cass Lake is $730/month compared to $933/month in Hayfield — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cass Lake is more affordable at $109,100 median vs $173,000.

Median household income in Cass Lake is $47,045 compared to $69,688 in Hayfield (-32.5%). While Hayfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cass Lake spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Hayfield.