Batesville, MS vs Belmont, MS

Belmont is moderately more affordable than Batesville, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Batesville scores 75 compared to 68 for Belmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Batesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Batesville is $902/month compared to $766/month in Belmont — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belmont is more affordable at $160,900 median vs $190,800.

Median household income in Batesville is $46,492 compared to $43,152 in Belmont (+7.7%). The higher salaries in Batesville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Batesville spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Belmont.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (59.6°F vs 59.6°F). Belmont receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 55.5" in Batesville.