Aberdeen, MS vs Shannon, MS

Aberdeen is moderately more affordable than Shannon, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Aberdeen scores 58 compared to 63 for Shannon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shannon 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 $723/month in Shannon — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aberdeen is more affordable at $84,100 median vs $120,200.

Median household income in Aberdeen is $40,732 compared to $42,208 in Shannon (-3.5%). Shannon 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 Aberdeen spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Shannon.

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