Hayfield, MN vs Milan, MN

Hayfield, MN and Milan, MN have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.1% difference in their overall index. Hayfield scores 75 while Milan scores 73 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hayfield is $933/month compared to $1,102/month in Milan — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hayfield has cheaper rent, Milan actually has lower median home values ($70,000 vs $173,000).

Median household income in Hayfield is $69,688 compared to $50,625 in Milan (+37.7%). 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 Hayfield spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 26.1% in Milan.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44.8°F vs 45.4°F). Hayfield receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 28" in Milan.