Crenshaw, MS vs Quitman, MS

Crenshaw is moderately more affordable than Quitman, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Crenshaw scores 63 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 Crenshaw is $824/month compared to $925/month in Quitman — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crenshaw is more affordable at $81,900 median vs $123,000.

Median household income in Crenshaw is $36,542 compared to $44,744 in Quitman (-18.3%). 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 Crenshaw spend roughly 27.1% of their income on rent, more than the 24.8% in Quitman.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.4°F vs 65.9°F). Quitman receives more rainfall at 57" per year compared to 54.9" in Crenshaw.