Ellisville, MS vs Raymond, MS

Ellisville is moderately more affordable than Raymond, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Ellisville scores 64 compared to 69 for Raymond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Raymond 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 $689/month in Raymond — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Raymond has cheaper rent, Ellisville actually has lower median home values ($97,000 vs $206,000).

Median household income in Ellisville is $32,853 compared to $46,875 in Raymond (-29.9%). While Raymond 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 17.6% in Raymond.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 66°F). Ellisville receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 51.3" in Raymond.