Burnsville, MS vs Drew, MS

Burnsville is moderately more affordable than Drew, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Burnsville scores 54 compared to 57 for Drew, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Drew can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burnsville is $629/month compared to $687/month in Drew — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Burnsville has cheaper rent, Drew actually has lower median home values ($60,000 vs $70,400).

Median household income in Burnsville is $41,518 compared to $22,407 in Drew (+85.3%). Burnsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Burnsville spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 36.8% in Drew. The Burnsville ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Drew is notably warmer with an average of 64°F compared to 60.7°F in Burnsville. Burnsville receives more rainfall at 57.6" per year compared to 51.8" in Drew.