Clinton, MS vs Hernando, MS

Clinton is moderately more affordable than Hernando, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Clinton scores 84 compared to 91 for Hernando, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hernando 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 $1,163/month in Hernando — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clinton is more affordable at $220,400 median vs $282,200.

Median household income in Clinton is $70,913 compared to $71,451 in Hernando (-0.8%). Hernando 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 Clinton spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Hernando.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66°F vs 63.4°F). Hernando receives more rainfall at 54.9" per year compared to 51.3" in Clinton.