Glen, MS vs Raleigh, MS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Raleigh is 24.7% cheaper than Glen. With a cost index of 55 vs 69, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Raleigh to Glen should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Glen is $950/month compared to $475/month in Raleigh — a 100% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Raleigh has cheaper rent, Glen actually has lower median home values ($100,800 vs $110,700).

Median household income in Glen is $61,429 compared to $35,833 in Raleigh (+71.4%). While Glen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glen spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Raleigh.

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