Charleston, MS vs Louisville, MS

Charleston, MS and Louisville, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.1% difference in their overall index. Charleston scores 58 while Louisville scores 59 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Charleston is $628/month compared to $539/month in Louisville — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Louisville has cheaper rent, Charleston actually has lower median home values ($87,700 vs $135,800).

Median household income in Charleston is $37,351 compared to $37,679 in Louisville (-0.9%). Louisville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Charleston spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Louisville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 65.9°F). Louisville receives more rainfall at 54.8" per year compared to 51.8" in Charleston.