Charleston, MS vs Holly Springs, MS

Charleston is moderately more affordable than Holly Springs, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Charleston scores 58 compared to 64 for Holly Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Holly Springs 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 $754/month in Holly Springs — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Charleston is more affordable at $87,700 median vs $110,900.

Median household income in Charleston is $37,351 compared to $47,344 in Holly Springs (-21.1%). While Holly Springs 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, more than the 19.1% in Holly Springs.

Climate-wise, Charleston is notably warmer with an average of 64°F compared to 59.6°F in Holly Springs. Holly Springs receives more rainfall at 55.5" per year compared to 51.8" in Charleston.