Carthage, MS vs Raymond, MS

Carthage is moderately more affordable than Raymond, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Carthage scores 60 compared to 69 for Raymond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Raymond can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carthage is $549/month compared to $689/month in Raymond — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carthage is more affordable at $146,800 median vs $206,000.

Median household income in Carthage is $47,304 compared to $46,875 in Raymond (+0.9%). Carthage offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Carthage spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Raymond.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.2°F vs 66°F). Carthage receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 51.3" in Raymond.