Ecru, MS vs Florence, MS

Ecru is moderately more affordable than Florence, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Ecru scores 72 compared to 80 for Florence, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Florence can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ecru is $808/month compared to $1,037/month in Florence — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ecru is more affordable at $200,900 median vs $207,400.

Median household income in Ecru is $68,500 compared to $86,406 in Florence (-20.7%). While Florence is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ecru spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 14.4% in Florence.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 65.4°F). Ecru receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 57.3" in Florence.