Grenada, MS vs Waynesboro, MS

Waynesboro is moderately more affordable than Grenada, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Grenada scores 68 compared to 63 for Waynesboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grenada can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grenada is $799/month compared to $810/month in Waynesboro — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grenada has cheaper rent, Waynesboro actually has lower median home values ($84,400 vs $152,100).

Median household income in Grenada is $42,470 compared to $30,910 in Waynesboro (+37.4%). While Grenada is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Grenada spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, less than the 31.4% in Waynesboro. The Grenada ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 66.5°F). Waynesboro receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 51.8" in Grenada.