Aberdeen, MS vs Bay Springs, MS

Aberdeen, MS and Bay Springs, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.1% difference in their overall index. Aberdeen scores 58 while Bay Springs scores 58 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Aberdeen is $633/month compared to $482/month in Bay Springs — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bay Springs has cheaper rent, Aberdeen actually has lower median home values ($84,100 vs $147,600).

Median household income in Aberdeen is $40,732 compared to $49,183 in Bay Springs (-17.2%). While Bay Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aberdeen spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in Bay Springs.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 63.2°F). Bay Springs receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 57.7" in Aberdeen.