Gloster, MS vs Water Valley, MS

Gloster is moderately more affordable than Water Valley, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Gloster scores 55 compared to 59 for Water Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Water Valley 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 $592/month in Water Valley — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gloster is more affordable at $73,400 median vs $111,000.

Median household income in Gloster is $22,500 compared to $47,167 in Water Valley (-52.3%). While Water Valley 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 15.1% in Water Valley. The Water Valley ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Gloster is notably warmer with an average of 66.2°F compared to 59.6°F in Water Valley. Gloster receives more rainfall at 60.6" per year compared to 55.5" in Water Valley.