Clinton, MS vs Tupelo, MS

Tupelo is moderately more affordable than Clinton, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Clinton scores 84 compared to 77 for Tupelo, 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 $940/month in Tupelo — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tupelo is more affordable at $201,300 median vs $220,400.

Median household income in Clinton is $70,913 compared to $66,314 in Tupelo (+6.9%). The higher salaries in Clinton 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, more than the 17% in Tupelo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66°F vs 63.6°F). Tupelo receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 51.3" in Clinton.