Saltillo, MS vs Terry, MS

Terry is moderately more affordable than Saltillo, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Saltillo scores 84 compared to 78 for Terry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Saltillo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Saltillo is $1,195/month compared to $1,125/month in Terry — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Terry is more affordable at $155,800 median vs $200,800.

Median household income in Saltillo is $84,063 compared to $48,354 in Terry (+73.8%). While Saltillo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Saltillo spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 27.9% in Terry.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 66°F). Saltillo receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 51.3" in Terry.