Cleveland, MS vs Wiggins, MS

Wiggins is moderately more affordable than Cleveland, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Cleveland scores 71 compared to 65 for Wiggins, 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 $822/month in Wiggins — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wiggins is more affordable at $105,700 median vs $162,300.

Median household income in Cleveland is $43,519 compared to $41,705 in Wiggins (+4.3%). Cleveland 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 Cleveland spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, less than the 23.7% in Wiggins.

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