Dumas, MS vs Walthall, MS

Dumas is moderately more affordable than Walthall, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Dumas scores 61 compared to 66 for Walthall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walthall can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dumas is $675/month compared to $833/month in Walthall — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dumas is more affordable at $101,300 median vs $107,500.

Median household income in Dumas is $57,000 compared to $59,583 in Walthall (-4.3%). The higher salaries in Walthall partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Dumas spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.8% in Walthall.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 64°F). Dumas receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 51.8" in Walthall.