Brookhaven, MS vs Crystal Springs, MS

Crystal Springs is moderately more affordable than Brookhaven, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Brookhaven scores 63 compared to 60 for Crystal Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brookhaven can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brookhaven is $736/month compared to $689/month in Crystal Springs — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crystal Springs is more affordable at $88,300 median vs $111,500.

Median household income in Brookhaven is $36,269 compared to $42,990 in Crystal Springs (-15.6%). Crystal Springs offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookhaven spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Crystal Springs.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.2°F vs 66°F). Brookhaven receives more rainfall at 60.6" per year compared to 51.3" in Crystal Springs.