Collins, MS vs Leakesville, MS

Collins is moderately more affordable than Leakesville, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Collins scores 62 compared to 65 for Leakesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Leakesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Collins is $757/month compared to $826/month in Leakesville — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Collins is more affordable at $90,400 median vs $111,300.

Median household income in Collins is $35,946 compared to $65,745 in Leakesville (-45.3%). While Leakesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Collins spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Leakesville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 67.6°F). Leakesville receives more rainfall at 67.1" per year compared to 58.9" in Collins.