Ellisville, MS vs Pelahatchie, MS

Ellisville is moderately more affordable than Pelahatchie, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Ellisville scores 64 compared to 68 for Pelahatchie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pelahatchie 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 $718/month in Pelahatchie — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pelahatchie has cheaper rent, Ellisville actually has lower median home values ($97,000 vs $183,300).

Median household income in Ellisville is $32,853 compared to $52,957 in Pelahatchie (-38%). While Pelahatchie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellisville spend roughly 29.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Pelahatchie.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 65.4°F). Ellisville receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 57.3" in Pelahatchie.