Gautier, MS vs New Albany, MS

New Albany is moderately more affordable than Gautier, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Gautier scores 77 compared to 73 for New Albany, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gautier can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gautier is $1,077/month compared to $956/month in New Albany — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Albany is more affordable at $150,000 median vs $162,700.

Median household income in Gautier is $62,480 compared to $46,276 in New Albany (+35%). While Gautier is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gautier spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, less than the 24.8% in New Albany.

Climate-wise, Gautier is notably warmer with an average of 67.8°F compared to 63.6°F in New Albany. Gautier receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 57.7" in New Albany.