Sebastopol, MS vs Smithville, MS

Smithville is moderately more affordable than Sebastopol, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Sebastopol scores 66 compared to 59 for Smithville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sebastopol can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sebastopol is $813/month compared to $670/month in Smithville — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smithville is more affordable at $91,200 median vs $118,800.

Median household income in Sebastopol is $41,250 compared to $40,268 in Smithville (+2.4%). Sebastopol does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Sebastopol spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Smithville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.2°F vs 63.6°F). Sebastopol receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 57.7" in Smithville.