Columbia, MS vs Quitman, MS

Columbia is moderately more affordable than Quitman, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Columbia scores 60 compared to 70 for Quitman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Quitman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Columbia is $656/month compared to $925/month in Quitman — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Columbia is more affordable at $112,100 median vs $123,000.

Median household income in Columbia is $34,328 compared to $44,744 in Quitman (-23.3%). While Quitman is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Columbia spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24.8% in Quitman.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 65.9°F). Columbia receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 57" in Quitman.