Beauregard, MS vs Caledonia, MS

Beauregard is moderately more affordable than Caledonia, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Beauregard scores 71 compared to 76 for Caledonia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Caledonia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beauregard is $1,071/month compared to $1,008/month in Caledonia — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Caledonia has cheaper rent, Beauregard actually has lower median home values ($91,700 vs $175,000).

Median household income in Beauregard is $52,750 compared to $81,741 in Caledonia (-35.5%). While Caledonia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beauregard spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Caledonia.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.2°F vs 63.6°F). Beauregard receives more rainfall at 60.6" per year compared to 57.7" in Caledonia.