Magnolia, MS vs St. Martin, MS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Magnolia is 17.3% cheaper than St. Martin. With a cost index of 63 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Magnolia to St. Martin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Magnolia is $890/month compared to $1,040/month in St. Martin — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Magnolia is more affordable at $60,000 median vs $171,300.

Median household income in Magnolia is $37,447 compared to $53,488 in St. Martin (-30%). While St. Martin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Magnolia spend roughly 28.5% of their income on rent, more than the 23.3% in St. Martin.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.2°F vs 68.3°F). St. Martin receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 60.6" in Magnolia.