Beechwood, MS vs Canton, MS

Canton is moderately more affordable than Beechwood, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Beechwood scores 79 compared to 69 for Canton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beechwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beechwood is $902/month compared to $949/month in Canton — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beechwood has cheaper rent, Canton actually has lower median home values ($111,800 vs $239,400).

Median household income in Beechwood is $88,653 compared to $34,812 in Canton (+154.7%). 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 32.7% in Canton. The Beechwood ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.1°F vs 65.4°F). Canton receives more rainfall at 57.3" per year compared to 53.4" in Beechwood.