Shady Point, OK vs Tupelo, OK

Shady Point is moderately more affordable than Tupelo, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Shady Point scores 59 compared to 62 for Tupelo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tupelo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shady Point is $638/month compared to $875/month in Tupelo — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Shady Point has cheaper rent, Tupelo actually has lower median home values ($55,300 vs $97,500).

Median household income in Shady Point is $47,212 compared to $40,893 in Tupelo (+15.5%). Shady Point offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Shady Point spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25.7% in Tupelo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (62.4°F vs 62.3°F). Shady Point receives more rainfall at 47.3" per year compared to 42.6" in Tupelo.