Artesia, MS vs Raleigh, MS

Artesia is moderately more affordable than Raleigh, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Artesia scores 52 compared to 55 for Raleigh, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Raleigh 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 $475/month in Raleigh — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Artesia is more affordable at $107,700 median vs $110,700.

Median household income in Artesia is $19,500 compared to $35,833 in Raleigh (-45.6%). While Raleigh is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Artesia spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Raleigh.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 63.2°F). Artesia receives more rainfall at 60" per year compared to 58.2" in Raleigh.