Hazlehurst, MS vs Monticello, MS

Monticello is moderately more affordable than Hazlehurst, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Hazlehurst scores 56 compared to 53 for Monticello, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hazlehurst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hazlehurst is $506/month compared to $394/month in Monticello — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Monticello has cheaper rent, Hazlehurst actually has lower median home values ($109,400 vs $114,200).

Median household income in Hazlehurst is $40,491 compared to $28,920 in Monticello (+40%). While Hazlehurst is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hazlehurst spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Monticello.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66°F vs 66.2°F). Monticello receives more rainfall at 60.6" per year compared to 51.3" in Hazlehurst.