Falkner, MS vs Union, MS

Union is moderately more affordable than Falkner, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Falkner scores 62 compared to 54 for Union, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Falkner can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Falkner is $700/month compared to $464/month in Union — a 51% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Union has cheaper rent, Falkner actually has lower median home values ($100,300 vs $105,600).

Median household income in Falkner is $56,354 compared to $42,791 in Union (+31.7%). While Falkner is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Falkner spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Union.

Climate-wise, Union is notably warmer with an average of 63.2°F compared to 59.6°F in Falkner. Union receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 55.5" in Falkner.