Holly Springs, MS vs Wesson, MS

Holly Springs is moderately more affordable than Wesson, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Holly Springs scores 64 compared to 73 for Wesson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wesson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Holly Springs is $754/month compared to $1,084/month in Wesson — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Holly Springs is more affordable at $110,900 median vs $111,700.

Median household income in Holly Springs is $47,344 compared to $50,987 in Wesson (-7.1%). The higher salaries in Wesson partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Holly Springs spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 25.5% in Wesson.

Climate-wise, Wesson is notably warmer with an average of 66.2°F compared to 59.6°F in Holly Springs. Wesson receives more rainfall at 60.6" per year compared to 55.5" in Holly Springs.