Belmont, MS vs Hillsboro, MS

Belmont is moderately more affordable than Hillsboro, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Belmont scores 68 compared to 78 for Hillsboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Belmont are $160,900 compared to $76,400 in Hillsboro, a 111% gap.

Median household income in Belmont is $43,152 compared to $47,056 in Hillsboro (-8.3%). The higher salaries in Hillsboro partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap.

Climate-wise, Hillsboro is notably warmer with an average of 63.2°F compared to 59.6°F in Belmont. Belmont receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 58.2" in Hillsboro.