Burnsville, MS vs Charleston, MS

Burnsville is moderately more affordable than Charleston, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Burnsville scores 54 compared to 58 for Charleston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Charleston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burnsville is $629/month compared to $628/month in Charleston — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Charleston has cheaper rent, Burnsville actually has lower median home values ($70,400 vs $87,700).

Median household income in Burnsville is $41,518 compared to $37,351 in Charleston (+11.2%). Burnsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Burnsville spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Charleston.

Climate-wise, Charleston is notably warmer with an average of 64°F compared to 60.7°F in Burnsville. Burnsville receives more rainfall at 57.6" per year compared to 51.8" in Charleston.