Beauregard, MS vs Moorhead, MS

Moorhead is moderately more affordable than Beauregard, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Beauregard scores 71 compared to 62 for Moorhead, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beauregard 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 $780/month in Moorhead — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Moorhead is more affordable at $85,600 median vs $91,700.

Median household income in Beauregard is $52,750 compared to $35,885 in Moorhead (+47%). While Beauregard 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, less than the 26.1% in Moorhead.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.2°F vs 64°F). Beauregard receives more rainfall at 60.6" per year compared to 51.8" in Moorhead.