Guntown, MS vs Pass Christian, MS

Guntown is moderately more affordable than Pass Christian, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Guntown scores 79 compared to 85 for Pass Christian, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pass Christian can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Guntown is $1,103/month compared to $1,092/month in Pass Christian — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pass Christian has cheaper rent, Guntown actually has lower median home values ($167,600 vs $257,300).

Median household income in Guntown is $72,292 compared to $74,302 in Pass Christian (-2.7%). Pass Christian does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Guntown spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Pass Christian.

Climate-wise, Pass Christian is notably warmer with an average of 68.3°F compared to 63.6°F in Guntown. Pass Christian receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 57.7" in Guntown.