Farmington, MS vs Hickory Flat, MS

Hickory Flat is moderately more affordable than Farmington, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Farmington scores 69 compared to 63 for Hickory Flat, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Farmington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $879/month compared to $729/month in Hickory Flat — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hickory Flat is more affordable at $100,900 median vs $132,300.

Median household income in Farmington is $50,294 compared to $36,481 in Hickory Flat (+37.9%). While Farmington 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 24% in Hickory Flat.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (60.7°F vs 59.6°F). Farmington receives more rainfall at 57.6" per year compared to 55.5" in Hickory Flat.