Itta Bena, MS vs Pearl River, MS

Pearl River is moderately more affordable than Itta Bena, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Itta Bena scores 56 compared to 53 for Pearl River, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Itta Bena can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Itta Bena is $548/month compared to $545/month in Pearl River — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pearl River is more affordable at $55,000 median vs $100,200.

Median household income in Itta Bena is $32,898 compared to $46,295 in Pearl River (-28.9%). Pearl River offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Itta Bena spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Pearl River.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 63.2°F). Pearl River receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 51.8" in Itta Bena.