Charleston, MS vs Duck Hill, MS

Charleston is moderately more affordable than Duck Hill, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Charleston scores 58 compared to 65 for Duck Hill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Duck Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Charleston is $628/month compared to $817/month in Duck Hill — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Charleston is more affordable at $87,700 median vs $103,600.

Median household income in Charleston is $37,351 compared to $45,250 in Duck Hill (-17.5%). While Duck Hill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Charleston spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Duck Hill.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 64°F). Duck Hill receives more rainfall at 51.8" per year compared to 51.8" in Charleston.