Hatley, MS vs Purvis, MS

Purvis is moderately more affordable than Hatley, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Hatley scores 72 compared to 67 for Purvis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hatley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hatley is $825/month compared to $862/month in Purvis — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hatley has cheaper rent, Purvis actually has lower median home values ($122,500 vs $189,900).

Median household income in Hatley is $63,000 compared to $34,688 in Purvis (+81.6%). While Hatley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hatley spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 29.8% in Purvis.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 66.5°F). Purvis receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 57.7" in Hatley.