Booneville, MS vs Macon, MS

Booneville, MS and Macon, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.3% difference in their overall index. Booneville scores 60 while Macon scores 58 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 Booneville is $615/month compared to $620/month in Macon — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Booneville has cheaper rent, Macon actually has lower median home values ($98,200 vs $123,500).

Median household income in Booneville is $50,112 compared to $29,167 in Macon (+71.8%). 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, less than the 25.5% in Macon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 64°F). Macon receives more rainfall at 60" per year compared to 57.7" in Booneville.