Flowood, MS vs Madison, MS

Flowood is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Flowood scores 98 compared to 113 for Madison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Madison can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Flowood is $1,409/month compared to $1,798/month in Madison — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Flowood is more affordable at $288,400 median vs $334,700.

Median household income in Flowood is $83,204 compared to $120,918 in Madison (-31.2%). While Madison is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Flowood spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Madison.

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