Ellisville, MS vs Itta Bena, MS

Itta Bena is moderately more affordable than Ellisville, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Ellisville scores 64 compared to 56 for Itta Bena, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellisville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellisville is $797/month compared to $548/month in Itta Bena — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Itta Bena has cheaper rent, Ellisville actually has lower median home values ($97,000 vs $100,200).

Median household income in Ellisville is $32,853 compared to $32,898 in Itta Bena (-0.1%). Itta Bena offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellisville spend roughly 29.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Itta Bena.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 64°F). Ellisville receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 51.8" in Itta Bena.