Artesia, MS vs Vardaman, MS

Artesia, MS and Vardaman, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.9% difference in their overall index. Artesia scores 52 while Vardaman 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 Artesia is $393/month compared to $569/month in Vardaman — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Artesia has cheaper rent, Vardaman actually has lower median home values ($55,000 vs $107,700).

Median household income in Artesia is $19,500 compared to $36,000 in Vardaman (-45.8%). While Vardaman 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 19% in Vardaman.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 63.6°F). Artesia receives more rainfall at 60" per year compared to 57.7" in Vardaman.