Hawesville, KY vs Hazel, KY

Hazel is moderately more affordable than Hawesville, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Hawesville scores 65 compared to 61 for Hazel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hawesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hawesville is $703/month compared to $675/month in Hazel — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hazel is more affordable at $108,600 median vs $151,100.

Median household income in Hawesville is $51,898 compared to $37,679 in Hazel (+37.7%). While Hawesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hawesville spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Hazel.