Belmont, MS vs Edwards, MS

Edwards is moderately more affordable than Belmont, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Belmont scores 68 compared to 59 for Edwards, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belmont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belmont is $766/month compared to $657/month in Edwards — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edwards is more affordable at $97,100 median vs $160,900.

Median household income in Belmont is $43,152 compared to $38,438 in Edwards (+12.3%). The higher salaries in Belmont partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Belmont spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Edwards.

Climate-wise, Edwards is notably warmer with an average of 66°F compared to 59.6°F in Belmont. Belmont receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 51.3" in Edwards.