Fairfield, AL vs Hazel Green, AL

Fairfield is moderately more affordable than Hazel Green, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Fairfield scores 72 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 Fairfield is $997/month compared to $1,051/month in Hazel Green — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairfield is more affordable at $120,100 median vs $179,500.

Median household income in Fairfield is $48,492 compared to $90,654 in Hazel Green (-46.5%). 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 Fairfield spend roughly 24.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Hazel Green.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.9°F vs 62.9°F). Fairfield receives more rainfall at 56.6" per year compared to 54.3" in Hazel Green.