Grenada, MS vs Wiggins, MS

Wiggins is moderately more affordable than Grenada, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Grenada scores 68 compared to 65 for Wiggins, 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 $822/month in Wiggins — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grenada has cheaper rent, Wiggins actually has lower median home values ($105,700 vs $152,100).

Median household income in Grenada is $42,470 compared to $41,705 in Wiggins (+1.8%). Grenada does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Grenada spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, less than the 23.7% in Wiggins.

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