Cleveland, AL vs Hazel Green, AL

Cleveland is moderately more affordable than Hazel Green, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Cleveland scores 74 compared to 79 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 Cleveland is $940/month compared to $1,051/month in Hazel Green — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cleveland is more affordable at $165,200 median vs $179,500.

Median household income in Cleveland is $69,087 compared to $90,654 in Hazel Green (-23.8%). 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 Cleveland spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Hazel Green.

Climate-wise, Hazel Green is notably warmer with an average of 62.9°F compared to 59.9°F in Cleveland. Cleveland receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 54.3" in Hazel Green.