Boyle, MS vs Terry, MS

Boyle is moderately more affordable than Terry, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Boyle scores 68 compared to 78 for Terry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Terry can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boyle is $821/month compared to $1,125/month in Terry — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boyle is more affordable at $141,000 median vs $155,800.

Median household income in Boyle is $39,926 compared to $48,354 in Terry (-17.4%). While Terry is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boyle spend roughly 24.7% of their income on rent, less than the 27.9% in Terry.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 66°F). Terry receives more rainfall at 51.3" per year compared to 49" in Boyle.