Philadelphia, MS vs Sardis, MS

Sardis is moderately more affordable than Philadelphia, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Philadelphia scores 62 compared to 59 for Sardis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Philadelphia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Philadelphia is $760/month compared to $716/month in Sardis — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sardis is more affordable at $72,100 median vs $95,600.

Median household income in Philadelphia is $36,781 compared to $32,134 in Sardis (+14.5%). While Philadelphia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Philadelphia spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, less than the 26.7% in Sardis.

Climate-wise, Philadelphia is notably warmer with an average of 63.2°F compared to 59.6°F in Sardis. Philadelphia receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 55.5" in Sardis.