Cleveland, MS vs Ellisville, MS

Ellisville is moderately more affordable than Cleveland, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Cleveland scores 71 compared to 64 for Ellisville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cleveland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cleveland is $860/month compared to $797/month in Ellisville — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellisville is more affordable at $97,000 median vs $162,300.

Median household income in Cleveland is $43,519 compared to $32,853 in Ellisville (+32.5%). While Cleveland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cleveland spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, less than the 29.1% in Ellisville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 66.5°F). Ellisville receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 49" in Cleveland.