Artesia, MS vs Friars Point, MS

Friars Point is moderately more affordable than Artesia, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Artesia scores 52 compared to 49 for Friars Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Artesia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Artesia is $393/month compared to $430/month in Friars Point — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Artesia has cheaper rent, Friars Point actually has lower median home values ($54,100 vs $107,700).

Median household income in Artesia is $19,500 compared to $21,181 in Friars Point (-7.9%). Friars Point offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Artesia spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24.4% in Friars Point.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 62.6°F). Artesia receives more rainfall at 60" per year compared to 50.4" in Friars Point.