Beaumont, MS vs Sledge, MS

Sledge is moderately more affordable than Beaumont, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Beaumont scores 63 compared to 60 for Sledge, 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 $741/month in Sledge — a 54% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beaumont has cheaper rent, Sledge actually has lower median home values ($60,000 vs $260,100).

Median household income in Beaumont is $80,302 compared to $47,688 in Sledge (+68.4%). 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 18.6% in Sledge.

Climate-wise, Beaumont is notably warmer with an average of 66.5°F compared to 63.4°F in Sledge. Beaumont receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 54.9" in Sledge.