Ashland, MS vs Belzoni, MS

Belzoni is moderately more affordable than Ashland, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Ashland scores 65 compared to 61 for Belzoni, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ashland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashland is $775/month compared to $710/month in Belzoni — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belzoni is more affordable at $103,400 median vs $116,900.

Median household income in Ashland is $44,194 compared to $45,000 in Belzoni (-1.8%). Belzoni offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashland spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Belzoni.

Climate-wise, Belzoni is notably warmer with an average of 64°F compared to 59.6°F in Ashland. Ashland receives more rainfall at 55.5" per year compared to 51.8" in Belzoni.