Beulah, MS vs Burnsville, MS
Burnsville is moderately more affordable than Beulah, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Beulah scores 59 compared to 54 for Burnsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beulah can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.
On the housing front, median rent in Beulah is $705/month compared to $629/month in Burnsville — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Burnsville has cheaper rent, Beulah actually has lower median home values ($70,000 vs $70,400).
Median household income in Beulah is $31,542 compared to $41,518 in Burnsville (-24%). Burnsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Beulah spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in Burnsville.
Climate-wise, Beulah is notably warmer with an average of 64°F compared to 60.7°F in Burnsville. Burnsville receives more rainfall at 57.6" per year compared to 49" in Beulah.
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