Greenwood, MS vs Waveland, MS

Greenwood is moderately more affordable than Waveland, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Greenwood scores 62 compared to 73 for Waveland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waveland 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 $828/month in Waveland — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenwood is more affordable at $98,500 median vs $201,800.

Median household income in Greenwood is $34,659 compared to $58,795 in Waveland (-41.1%). While Waveland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenwood spend roughly 25.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Waveland.

Climate-wise, Waveland is notably warmer with an average of 68.3°F compared to 64°F in Greenwood. Waveland receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 51.8" in Greenwood.