Calhoun City, MS vs Walnut Grove, MS

Walnut Grove is moderately more affordable than Calhoun City, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Calhoun City scores 56 compared to 54 for Walnut Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Calhoun City 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 $500/month in Walnut Grove — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Walnut Grove is more affordable at $84,400 median vs $85,600.

Median household income in Calhoun City is $45,439 compared to $32,813 in Walnut Grove (+38.5%). While Calhoun City 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 18.3% in Walnut Grove.

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