Hazelwood, MO vs Pleasant Hill, MO

Hazelwood is moderately more affordable than Pleasant Hill, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Hazelwood scores 75 compared to 87 for Pleasant Hill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pleasant Hill 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 $1,139/month in Pleasant Hill — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hazelwood is more affordable at $154,900 median vs $245,400.

Median household income in Hazelwood is $55,930 compared to $94,840 in Pleasant Hill (-41%). While Pleasant Hill 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, more than the 14.4% in Pleasant Hill.