Abbeville, MS vs Walthall, MS

Walthall is moderately more affordable than Abbeville, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Abbeville scores 70 compared to 66 for Walthall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Abbeville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Abbeville is $880/month compared to $833/month in Walthall — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Walthall is more affordable at $107,500 median vs $148,200.

Median household income in Abbeville is $61,563 compared to $59,583 in Walthall (+3.3%). Abbeville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Abbeville spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Walthall.

Climate-wise, Walthall is notably warmer with an average of 64°F compared to 59.6°F in Abbeville. Abbeville receives more rainfall at 55.5" per year compared to 51.8" in Walthall.