Maben, MS vs Macon, MS

Maben is moderately more affordable than Macon, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Maben scores 54 compared to 58 for Macon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Macon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maben is $533/month compared to $620/month in Macon — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Maben is more affordable at $72,200 median vs $98,200.

Median household income in Maben is $28,816 compared to $29,167 in Macon (-1.2%). Macon 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 Maben spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25.5% in Macon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 64°F). Macon receives more rainfall at 60" per year compared to 57.7" in Maben.