Cleveland, MS vs Florence, MS

Cleveland is moderately more affordable than Florence, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Cleveland scores 71 compared to 80 for Florence, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Florence can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cleveland is $860/month compared to $1,037/month in Florence — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cleveland is more affordable at $162,300 median vs $207,400.

Median household income in Cleveland is $43,519 compared to $86,406 in Florence (-49.6%). While Florence is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cleveland spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Florence.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 65.4°F). Florence receives more rainfall at 57.3" per year compared to 49" in Cleveland.