Beechwood, MS vs Caledonia, MS

Beechwood, MS and Caledonia, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.7% difference in their overall index. Beechwood scores 79 while Caledonia scores 76 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Beechwood is $902/month compared to $1,008/month in Caledonia — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beechwood has cheaper rent, Caledonia actually has lower median home values ($175,000 vs $239,400).

Median household income in Beechwood is $88,653 compared to $81,741 in Caledonia (+8.5%). While Beechwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beechwood spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in Caledonia.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.1°F vs 63.6°F). Caledonia receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 53.4" in Beechwood.