Mendenhall, MS vs Philadelphia, MS

Philadelphia is moderately more affordable than Mendenhall, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Mendenhall scores 66 compared to 62 for Philadelphia, 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 Mendenhall is $872/month compared to $760/month in Philadelphia — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Philadelphia is more affordable at $95,600 median vs $102,800.

Median household income in Mendenhall is $39,911 compared to $36,781 in Philadelphia (+8.5%). While Mendenhall is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mendenhall spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, more than the 24.8% in Philadelphia.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.4°F vs 63.2°F). Philadelphia receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 57.3" in Mendenhall.