Greenwood, MS vs Meridian, MS

Greenwood is moderately more affordable than Meridian, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Greenwood scores 62 compared to 66 for Meridian, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Meridian can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenwood is $743/month compared to $865/month in Meridian — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenwood is more affordable at $98,500 median vs $100,800.

Median household income in Greenwood is $34,659 compared to $34,657 in Meridian. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenwood spend roughly 25.7% of their income on rent, less than the 30% in Meridian.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 65.9°F). Meridian receives more rainfall at 57" per year compared to 51.8" in Greenwood.