Dumas, MS vs Vardaman, MS

Vardaman is moderately more affordable than Dumas, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Dumas scores 61 compared to 53 for Vardaman, 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 $569/month in Vardaman — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vardaman is more affordable at $55,000 median vs $101,300.

Median household income in Dumas is $57,000 compared to $36,000 in Vardaman (+58.3%). 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, less than the 19% in Vardaman.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 63.6°F). Vardaman receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 57.7" in Dumas.