Holly Springs, MS vs Poplarville, MS

Holly Springs is moderately more affordable than Poplarville, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Holly Springs scores 64 compared to 72 for Poplarville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Poplarville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Holly Springs is $754/month compared to $901/month in Poplarville — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Holly Springs is more affordable at $110,900 median vs $164,500.

Median household income in Holly Springs is $47,344 compared to $65,147 in Poplarville (-27.3%). While Poplarville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Holly Springs spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Poplarville.

Climate-wise, Poplarville is notably warmer with an average of 66.5°F compared to 59.6°F in Holly Springs. Poplarville receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 55.5" in Holly Springs.