Heidelberg, MS vs Sumrall, MS

Heidelberg is moderately more affordable than Sumrall, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Heidelberg scores 70 compared to 74 for Sumrall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sumrall can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Heidelberg is $1,051/month compared to $844/month in Sumrall — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sumrall has cheaper rent, Heidelberg actually has lower median home values ($79,400 vs $214,900).

Median household income in Heidelberg is $52,722 compared to $72,348 in Sumrall (-27.1%). While Sumrall is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Heidelberg spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Sumrall.

Climate-wise, Sumrall is notably warmer with an average of 66.5°F compared to 63.2°F in Heidelberg. Sumrall receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 58.2" in Heidelberg.