Itta Bena, MS vs Walnut Grove, MS

Walnut Grove is moderately more affordable than Itta Bena, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Itta Bena scores 56 compared to 54 for Walnut Grove, 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 $500/month in Walnut Grove — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Walnut Grove is more affordable at $84,400 median vs $100,200.

Median household income in Itta Bena is $32,898 compared to $32,813 in Walnut Grove (+0.3%). Itta Bena does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Itta Bena spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Walnut Grove.

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