Guntown, MS vs Pontotoc, MS

Pontotoc is moderately more affordable than Guntown, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Guntown scores 79 compared to 69 for Pontotoc, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Guntown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Guntown is $1,103/month compared to $830/month in Pontotoc — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pontotoc is more affordable at $144,300 median vs $167,600.

Median household income in Guntown is $72,292 compared to $50,230 in Pontotoc (+43.9%). While Guntown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Guntown spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Pontotoc.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 63.6°F). Pontotoc receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 57.7" in Guntown.