Booneville, MS vs Iuka, MS

Iuka is moderately more affordable than Booneville, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Booneville scores 60 compared to 57 for Iuka, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Booneville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Booneville is $615/month compared to $559/month in Iuka — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Iuka is more affordable at $122,200 median vs $123,500.

Median household income in Booneville is $50,112 compared to $45,805 in Iuka (+9.4%). While Booneville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Booneville spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Iuka.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 60.7°F). Booneville receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 57.6" in Iuka.