Bay Springs, MS vs Hickory Flat, MS

Bay Springs is moderately more affordable than Hickory Flat, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Bay Springs scores 58 compared to 63 for Hickory Flat, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hickory Flat can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bay Springs is $482/month compared to $729/month in Hickory Flat — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bay Springs has cheaper rent, Hickory Flat actually has lower median home values ($100,900 vs $147,600).

Median household income in Bay Springs is $49,183 compared to $36,481 in Hickory Flat (+34.8%). Bay Springs offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bay Springs spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Hickory Flat.

Climate-wise, Bay Springs is notably warmer with an average of 63.2°F compared to 59.6°F in Hickory Flat. Bay Springs receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 55.5" in Hickory Flat.