Olive Branch, MS vs Southaven, MS

Southaven is moderately more affordable than Olive Branch, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Olive Branch scores 103 compared to 91 for Southaven, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Olive Branch can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Olive Branch is $1,609/month compared to $1,361/month in Southaven — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Southaven is more affordable at $214,800 median vs $269,900.

Median household income in Olive Branch is $98,421 compared to $76,159 in Southaven (+29.2%). While Olive Branch is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Olive Branch spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in Southaven.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.4°F vs 63.4°F). Southaven receives more rainfall at 54.9" per year compared to 54.9" in Olive Branch.