Ellisville, MS vs Picayune, MS

Ellisville is moderately more affordable than Picayune, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Ellisville scores 64 compared to 71 for Picayune, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Picayune 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 $907/month in Picayune — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellisville is more affordable at $97,000 median vs $146,500.

Median household income in Ellisville is $32,853 compared to $37,270 in Picayune (-11.9%). While Picayune 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, less than the 29.2% in Picayune.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 67.7°F). Picayune receives more rainfall at 61.9" per year compared to 58.9" in Ellisville.