Clinton, MS vs Hattiesburg, MS

Hattiesburg is moderately more affordable than Clinton, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Clinton scores 84 compared to 74 for Hattiesburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clinton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clinton is $1,135/month compared to $995/month in Hattiesburg — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hattiesburg is more affordable at $153,600 median vs $220,400.

Median household income in Clinton is $70,913 compared to $44,140 in Hattiesburg (+60.7%). While Clinton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clinton spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 27.1% in Hattiesburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66°F vs 66.5°F). Hattiesburg receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 51.3" in Clinton.