Cleveland, MS vs Waynesboro, MS

Waynesboro is moderately more affordable than Cleveland, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Cleveland scores 71 compared to 63 for Waynesboro, 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 $810/month in Waynesboro — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waynesboro is more affordable at $84,400 median vs $162,300.

Median household income in Cleveland is $43,519 compared to $30,910 in Waynesboro (+40.8%). While Cleveland 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, less than the 31.4% in Waynesboro. The Cleveland ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 66.5°F). Waynesboro receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 49" in Cleveland.