Louisville, MS vs Mendenhall, MS

Louisville is moderately more affordable than Mendenhall, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Louisville scores 59 compared to 66 for Mendenhall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mendenhall can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Louisville is $539/month compared to $872/month in Mendenhall — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Louisville has cheaper rent, Mendenhall actually has lower median home values ($102,800 vs $135,800).

Median household income in Louisville is $37,679 compared to $39,911 in Mendenhall (-5.6%). The higher salaries in Mendenhall partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Louisville spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 26.2% in Mendenhall.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.9°F vs 65.4°F). Mendenhall receives more rainfall at 57.3" per year compared to 54.8" in Louisville.