Grenada, MS vs Winona, MS

Winona is moderately more affordable than Grenada, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Grenada scores 68 compared to 60 for Winona, 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 $691/month in Winona — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winona is more affordable at $93,500 median vs $152,100.

Median household income in Grenada is $42,470 compared to $27,486 in Winona (+54.5%). 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 30.2% in Winona. 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 64°F). Winona receives more rainfall at 51.8" per year compared to 51.8" in Grenada.