Aberdeen, MS vs Taylorsville, MS

Aberdeen is moderately more affordable than Taylorsville, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Aberdeen scores 58 compared to 63 for Taylorsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Taylorsville 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 $658/month in Taylorsville — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aberdeen is more affordable at $84,100 median vs $134,500.

Median household income in Aberdeen is $40,732 compared to $33,750 in Taylorsville (+20.7%). Aberdeen offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Aberdeen spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 23.4% in Taylorsville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 66.5°F). Taylorsville receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 57.7" in Aberdeen.