Leakesville, MS vs Sumrall, MS

Leakesville is moderately more affordable than Sumrall, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Leakesville scores 65 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 Leakesville is $826/month compared to $844/month in Sumrall — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Leakesville is more affordable at $111,300 median vs $214,900.

Median household income in Leakesville is $65,745 compared to $72,348 in Sumrall (-9.1%). The higher salaries in Sumrall partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Leakesville spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Sumrall.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.6°F vs 66.5°F). Leakesville receives more rainfall at 67.1" per year compared to 58.9" in Sumrall.