Beaumont, MS vs Okolona, MS

Okolona is moderately more affordable than Beaumont, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Beaumont scores 63 compared to 58 for Okolona, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beaumont 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 $643/month in Okolona — a 47% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beaumont has cheaper rent, Okolona actually has lower median home values ($81,100 vs $260,100).

Median household income in Beaumont is $80,302 compared to $34,400 in Okolona (+133.4%). While Beaumont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaumont spend roughly 5.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Okolona.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 63.6°F). Beaumont receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 57.7" in Okolona.