Calhoun City, MS vs Forest, MS

Calhoun City is moderately more affordable than Forest, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Calhoun City scores 56 compared to 63 for Forest, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Forest can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Calhoun City is $582/month compared to $695/month in Forest — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Calhoun City is more affordable at $85,600 median vs $129,100.

Median household income in Calhoun City is $45,439 compared to $51,082 in Forest (-11%). The higher salaries in Forest partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Calhoun City spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Forest.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 63.2°F). Forest receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 57.7" in Calhoun City.