Pelahatchie, MS vs Waynesboro, MS

Waynesboro is moderately more affordable than Pelahatchie, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Pelahatchie scores 68 compared to 63 for Waynesboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pelahatchie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pelahatchie is $718/month compared to $810/month in Waynesboro — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pelahatchie has cheaper rent, Waynesboro actually has lower median home values ($84,400 vs $183,300).

Median household income in Pelahatchie is $52,957 compared to $30,910 in Waynesboro (+71.3%). While Pelahatchie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pelahatchie spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 31.4% in Waynesboro. The Pelahatchie ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.4°F vs 66.5°F). Waynesboro receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 57.3" in Pelahatchie.