Byram, MS vs Tupelo, MS

Tupelo is moderately more affordable than Byram, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Byram scores 86 compared to 77 for Tupelo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Byram can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Byram is $1,318/month compared to $940/month in Tupelo — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tupelo has cheaper rent, Byram actually has lower median home values ($177,200 vs $201,300).

Median household income in Byram is $74,103 compared to $66,314 in Tupelo (+11.7%). The higher salaries in Byram partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Byram spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Tupelo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66°F vs 63.6°F). Tupelo receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 51.3" in Byram.