Ellisville, MS vs Shelby, MS

Shelby is moderately more affordable than Ellisville, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Ellisville scores 64 compared to 57 for Shelby, 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 $613/month in Shelby — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shelby is more affordable at $82,400 median vs $97,000.

Median household income in Ellisville is $32,853 compared to $27,728 in Shelby (+18.5%). While Ellisville 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 26.5% in Shelby.

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 49" in Shelby.