Cleveland, MS vs Fulton, MS

Fulton is moderately more affordable than Cleveland, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Cleveland scores 71 compared to 65 for Fulton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cleveland 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 $738/month in Fulton — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fulton is more affordable at $140,300 median vs $162,300.

Median household income in Cleveland is $43,519 compared to $56,620 in Fulton (-23.1%). Fulton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cleveland spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Fulton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 63.6°F). Fulton receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 49" in Cleveland.