Iuka, MS vs Raleigh, MS

Iuka, MS and Raleigh, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.8% difference in their overall index. Iuka scores 57 while Raleigh scores 55 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Iuka is $559/month compared to $475/month in Raleigh — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Raleigh is more affordable at $110,700 median vs $122,200.

Median household income in Iuka is $45,805 compared to $35,833 in Raleigh (+27.8%). While Iuka is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Iuka spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Raleigh.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (60.7°F vs 63.2°F). Raleigh receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 57.6" in Iuka.