Farmington, MS vs Heidelberg, MS

Farmington, MS and Heidelberg, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.3% difference in their overall index. Farmington scores 69 while Heidelberg scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $879/month compared to $1,051/month in Heidelberg — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Farmington has cheaper rent, Heidelberg actually has lower median home values ($79,400 vs $132,300).

Median household income in Farmington is $50,294 compared to $52,722 in Heidelberg (-4.6%). While Heidelberg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmington spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in Heidelberg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (60.7°F vs 63.2°F). Heidelberg receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 57.6" in Farmington.