Durant, MS vs Walnut Grove, MS

Durant is moderately more affordable than Walnut Grove, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Durant scores 50 compared to 54 for Walnut Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walnut Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Durant is $463/month compared to $500/month in Walnut Grove — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Durant is more affordable at $58,100 median vs $84,400.

Median household income in Durant is $28,050 compared to $32,813 in Walnut Grove (-14.5%). While Walnut Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Durant spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Walnut Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 63.2°F). Walnut Grove receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 51.8" in Durant.