Edwards, MS vs Mendenhall, MS

Edwards is moderately more affordable than Mendenhall, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Edwards scores 59 compared to 66 for Mendenhall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mendenhall can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edwards is $657/month compared to $872/month in Mendenhall — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edwards is more affordable at $97,100 median vs $102,800.

Median household income in Edwards is $38,438 compared to $39,911 in Mendenhall (-3.7%). Mendenhall does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Edwards spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, less than the 26.2% in Mendenhall.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66°F vs 65.4°F). Mendenhall receives more rainfall at 57.3" per year compared to 51.3" in Edwards.