Brookhaven, MS vs Greenville, MS

Brookhaven, MS and Greenville, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.8% difference in their overall index. Brookhaven scores 63 while Greenville scores 65 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 Brookhaven is $736/month compared to $824/month in Greenville — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brookhaven has cheaper rent, Greenville actually has lower median home values ($100,800 vs $111,500).

Median household income in Brookhaven is $36,269 compared to $36,297 in Greenville (-0.1%). Greenville 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 Brookhaven spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, less than the 27.2% in Greenville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.2°F vs 64°F). Brookhaven receives more rainfall at 60.6" per year compared to 49" in Greenville.