Calhoun City, MS vs Fulton, MS

Calhoun City is moderately more affordable than Fulton, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Calhoun City scores 56 compared to 65 for Fulton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fulton 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 $738/month in Fulton — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Calhoun City is more affordable at $85,600 median vs $140,300.

Median household income in Calhoun City is $45,439 compared to $56,620 in Fulton (-19.7%). While Fulton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Calhoun City spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Fulton.

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