Dumas, MS vs Paden, MS

Paden is moderately more affordable than Dumas, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Dumas scores 61 compared to 54 for Paden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dumas can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dumas is $675/month compared to $550/month in Paden — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Paden is more affordable at $75,000 median vs $101,300.

Median household income in Dumas is $57,000 compared to $49,375 in Paden (+15.4%). While Dumas is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dumas spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Paden.

Climate-wise, Dumas is notably warmer with an average of 63.6°F compared to 59.6°F in Paden. Paden receives more rainfall at 58.7" per year compared to 57.7" in Dumas.