Magnolia, MS vs Port Gibson, MS

Port Gibson is moderately more affordable than Magnolia, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Magnolia scores 63 compared to 57 for Port Gibson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Magnolia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Magnolia is $890/month compared to $499/month in Port Gibson — a 78% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Gibson has cheaper rent, Magnolia actually has lower median home values ($60,000 vs $127,100).

Median household income in Magnolia is $37,447 compared to $29,500 in Port Gibson (+26.9%). While Magnolia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Magnolia spend roughly 28.5% of their income on rent, more than the 20.3% in Port Gibson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.2°F vs 66.1°F). Magnolia receives more rainfall at 60.6" per year compared to 53.4" in Port Gibson.