Belmont, MS vs Philadelphia, MS

Philadelphia is moderately more affordable than Belmont, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Belmont scores 68 compared to 62 for Philadelphia, 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 $760/month in Philadelphia — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Philadelphia is more affordable at $95,600 median vs $160,900.

Median household income in Belmont is $43,152 compared to $36,781 in Philadelphia (+17.3%). While Belmont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belmont spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.8% in Philadelphia.

Climate-wise, Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia.