Pelahatchie, MS vs Wiggins, MS

Wiggins is moderately more affordable than Pelahatchie, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Pelahatchie scores 68 compared to 65 for Wiggins, 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 $822/month in Wiggins — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pelahatchie has cheaper rent, Wiggins actually has lower median home values ($105,700 vs $183,300).

Median household income in Pelahatchie is $52,957 compared to $41,705 in Wiggins (+27%). 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 23.7% in Wiggins.

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