Hayfield, MN vs St. Charles, MN

Hayfield is moderately more affordable than St. Charles, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Hayfield scores 75 compared to 80 for St. Charles, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Charles can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hayfield is $933/month compared to $941/month in St. Charles — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hayfield is more affordable at $173,000 median vs $231,300.

Median household income in Hayfield is $69,688 compared to $96,544 in St. Charles (-27.8%). While St. Charles 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, more than the 11.7% in St. Charles.

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