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Cost of Living in Walnut, MS

Population: 633 | Mississippi

79
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Walnut is 21% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
28
Home Values
92
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Walnut, MS: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 79, Walnut, MS is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 21% cheaper than the national average and 8% above the Mississippi state average of 71. Walnut is a small community of 633 residents.

The median household income in Walnut is $27,396, which is 64% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Walnut. The area sees an average annual temperature of 59.6°F, with summers averaging 77°F and winters around 42°F. Annual rainfall totals 55.5 inches spread over roughly 119 days.

Everyday prices in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$27,396
vs US Median ($75,149)
-64%

Housing

Median Home Value
$84,700
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$392/mo

Everyday Prices in Walnut

BLS Average Prices for the Memphis, TN-MS-AR (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.89
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🥚
$2.36
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-6% vs US
🥛
$3.80
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🍞
$1.75
Bread (white)
per lb
-6% vs US
🍗
$3.91
Chicken breast
per lb
-6% vs US
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-23% vs US

Climate in Walnut

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

59.6°F
Avg Temperature
55.5"
Rainfall / Year
119d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 50 55 64 73 80 86 89 89 83 73 62 53
Avg °F 40 43 51 60 68 75 78 77 71 60 49 43
Low °F 29 32 39 47 56 64 67 66 59 47 37 32
Rain" 4.2 5.2 5.2 5.9 5.5 4.6 4.3 2.7 3.6 4.5 4.4 5.6

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