Hazelwood, MO vs Monett, MO

Monett is moderately more affordable than Hazelwood, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Hazelwood scores 75 compared to 68 for Monett, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hazelwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hazelwood is $956/month compared to $862/month in Monett — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Monett is more affordable at $149,000 median vs $154,900.

Median household income in Hazelwood is $55,930 compared to $45,821 in Monett (+22.1%). While Hazelwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hazelwood spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Monett.