Aberdeen, MS vs Durant, MS

Durant is moderately more affordable than Aberdeen, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Aberdeen scores 58 compared to 50 for Durant, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Aberdeen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aberdeen is $633/month compared to $463/month in Durant — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Durant is more affordable at $58,100 median vs $84,100.

Median household income in Aberdeen is $40,732 compared to $28,050 in Durant (+45.2%). While Aberdeen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aberdeen spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Durant.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 64°F). Aberdeen receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 51.8" in Durant.