Amory, MS vs Gautier, MS

Amory is moderately more affordable than Gautier, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Amory scores 66 compared to 77 for Gautier, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gautier can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Amory is $769/month compared to $1,077/month in Gautier — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Amory is more affordable at $140,700 median vs $162,700.

Median household income in Amory is $51,592 compared to $62,480 in Gautier (-17.4%). While Gautier is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Amory spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.7% in Gautier.

Climate-wise, Gautier is notably warmer with an average of 67.8°F compared to 63.6°F in Amory. Gautier receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 57.7" in Amory.