Mendenhall, MS vs Woodville, MS

Woodville is moderately more affordable than Mendenhall, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Mendenhall scores 66 compared to 62 for Woodville, 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 $715/month in Woodville — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Woodville is more affordable at $102,500 median vs $102,800.

Median household income in Mendenhall is $39,911 compared to $31,827 in Woodville (+25.4%). 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, less than the 27% in Woodville.

Climate-wise, Woodville is notably warmer with an average of 68.5°F compared to 65.4°F in Mendenhall. Woodville receives more rainfall at 61.9" per year compared to 57.3" in Mendenhall.