Hazlehurst, MS vs Moorhead, MS

Hazlehurst is moderately more affordable than Moorhead, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Hazlehurst scores 56 compared to 62 for Moorhead, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moorhead 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 $780/month in Moorhead — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hazlehurst has cheaper rent, Moorhead actually has lower median home values ($85,600 vs $109,400).

Median household income in Hazlehurst is $40,491 compared to $35,885 in Moorhead (+12.8%). Hazlehurst offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hazlehurst spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 26.1% in Moorhead.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66°F vs 64°F). Moorhead receives more rainfall at 51.8" per year compared to 51.3" in Hazlehurst.