Saltillo, MS vs Sumrall, MS

Sumrall is moderately more affordable than Saltillo, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Saltillo scores 84 compared to 74 for Sumrall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Saltillo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Saltillo is $1,195/month compared to $844/month in Sumrall — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sumrall has cheaper rent, Saltillo actually has lower median home values ($200,800 vs $214,900).

Median household income in Saltillo is $84,063 compared to $72,348 in Sumrall (+16.2%). While Saltillo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Saltillo spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Sumrall.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 66.5°F). Sumrall receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 57.7" in Saltillo.