Clinton, MS vs Southaven, MS

Clinton is moderately more affordable than Southaven, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Clinton scores 84 compared to 91 for Southaven, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Southaven 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 $1,361/month in Southaven — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clinton has cheaper rent, Southaven actually has lower median home values ($214,800 vs $220,400).

Median household income in Clinton is $70,913 compared to $76,159 in Southaven (-6.9%). The higher salaries in Southaven partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Clinton spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in Southaven.

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