Bay St. Louis, MS vs Beechwood, MS

Beechwood is moderately more affordable than Bay St. Louis, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Bay St. Louis scores 85 compared to 79 for Beechwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bay St. Louis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bay St. Louis is $1,138/month compared to $902/month in Beechwood — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beechwood has cheaper rent, Bay St. Louis actually has lower median home values ($231,900 vs $239,400).

Median household income in Bay St. Louis is $70,082 compared to $88,653 in Beechwood (-20.9%). Beechwood 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 St. Louis spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Beechwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (68.3°F vs 66.1°F). Bay St. Louis receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 53.4" in Beechwood.