Greenville, MS vs West Point, MS

Greenville, MS and West Point, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.7% difference in their overall index. Greenville scores 65 while West Point scores 62 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenville is $824/month compared to $678/month in West Point — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Point has cheaper rent, Greenville actually has lower median home values ($100,800 vs $119,300).

Median household income in Greenville is $36,297 compared to $35,055 in West Point (+3.5%). The higher salaries in Greenville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 27.2% of their income on rent, more than the 23.2% in West Point.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 63.6°F). West Point receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 49" in Greenville.