Hazel Dell, WA vs Selah, WA

Selah is moderately more affordable than Hazel Dell, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Hazel Dell scores 123 compared to 109 for Selah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hazel Dell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hazel Dell is $1,665/month compared to $1,465/month in Selah — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Selah is more affordable at $366,100 median vs $424,500.

Median household income in Hazel Dell is $78,958 compared to $74,757 in Selah (+5.6%). Hazel Dell does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Hazel Dell spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, more than the 23.5% in Selah.

Climate-wise, Hazel Dell is notably warmer with an average of 54°F compared to 50.8°F in Selah. Hazel Dell receives more rainfall at 37.5" per year compared to 8" in Selah.