Gautier, MS vs St. Martin, MS

Gautier, MS and St. Martin, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.5% difference in their overall index. Gautier scores 77 while St. Martin scores 77 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Gautier is $1,077/month compared to $1,040/month in St. Martin — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Martin has cheaper rent, Gautier actually has lower median home values ($162,700 vs $171,300).

Median household income in Gautier is $62,480 compared to $53,488 in St. Martin (+16.8%). 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 23.3% in St. Martin.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.8°F vs 68.3°F). St. Martin receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 61.7" in Gautier.