Mound Bayou, MS vs Pearl River, MS

Mound Bayou, MS and Pearl River, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.5% difference in their overall index. Mound Bayou scores 53 while Pearl River scores 53 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 Mound Bayou is $532/month compared to $545/month in Pearl River — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mound Bayou has cheaper rent, Pearl River actually has lower median home values ($55,000 vs $63,100).

Median household income in Mound Bayou is $23,194 compared to $46,295 in Pearl River (-49.9%). Pearl River offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Mound Bayou spend roughly 27.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Pearl River.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 63.2°F). Pearl River receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 49" in Mound Bayou.