Beaumont, MS vs Mendenhall, MS

Beaumont is moderately more affordable than Mendenhall, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Beaumont scores 63 compared to 66 for Mendenhall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mendenhall can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaumont is $338/month compared to $872/month in Mendenhall — a 61% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beaumont has cheaper rent, Mendenhall actually has lower median home values ($102,800 vs $260,100).

Median household income in Beaumont is $80,302 compared to $39,911 in Mendenhall (+101.2%). Beaumont offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaumont spend roughly 5.1% of their income on rent, less than the 26.2% in Mendenhall.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 65.4°F). Beaumont receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 57.3" in Mendenhall.