Ackerman, MS vs Carthage, MS

Ackerman, MS and Carthage, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.5% difference in their overall index. Ackerman scores 62 while Carthage scores 60 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ackerman is $658/month compared to $549/month in Carthage — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carthage has cheaper rent, Ackerman actually has lower median home values ($131,000 vs $146,800).

Median household income in Ackerman is $47,917 compared to $47,304 in Carthage (+1.3%). Ackerman 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 Ackerman spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Carthage.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 63.2°F). Carthage receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 51.8" in Ackerman.