Gloster, MS vs Magnolia, MS

Gloster is moderately more affordable than Magnolia, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Gloster scores 55 compared to 63 for Magnolia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Magnolia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gloster is $576/month compared to $890/month in Magnolia — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gloster has cheaper rent, Magnolia actually has lower median home values ($60,000 vs $73,400).

Median household income in Gloster is $22,500 compared to $37,447 in Magnolia (-39.9%). While Magnolia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gloster spend roughly 30.7% of their income on rent, more than the 28.5% in Magnolia. The Magnolia ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.2°F vs 66.2°F). Magnolia receives more rainfall at 60.6" per year compared to 60.6" in Gloster.