Ellisville, MS vs Rawls Springs, MS

Ellisville is moderately more affordable than Rawls Springs, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Ellisville scores 64 compared to 72 for Rawls Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rawls Springs 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 $1,084/month in Rawls Springs — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellisville is more affordable at $97,000 median vs $101,200.

Median household income in Ellisville is $32,853 compared to $49,573 in Rawls Springs (-33.7%). While Rawls Springs 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 26.2% in Rawls Springs.

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