Cost of Living in Hayti, MO

With a cost of living index of 57, Hayti, MO is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 43% cheaper than the national average and 18% below the Missouri state average of 75. Hayti is a small community of 2,145 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Hayti's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $623 (53% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $73,500 (76% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Hayti is $25,486, which is 66% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 29% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.