Leakesville, MS vs Raymond, MS

Leakesville is moderately more affordable than Raymond, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Leakesville scores 65 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 Leakesville is $826/month compared to $689/month in Raymond — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Raymond has cheaper rent, Leakesville actually has lower median home values ($111,300 vs $206,000).

Median household income in Leakesville is $65,745 compared to $46,875 in Raymond (+40.3%). Leakesville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Leakesville spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Raymond.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.6°F vs 66°F). Leakesville receives more rainfall at 67.1" per year compared to 51.3" in Raymond.