Kiln, MS vs Latimer, MS

Latimer is moderately more affordable than Kiln, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Kiln scores 87 compared to 80 for Latimer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kiln can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kiln is $1,430/month compared to $1,126/month in Latimer — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Latimer has cheaper rent, Kiln actually has lower median home values ($150,500 vs $178,500).

Median household income in Kiln is $70,708 compared to $66,016 in Latimer (+7.1%). The higher salaries in Kiln partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kiln spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Latimer.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (68.3°F vs 68.3°F). Latimer receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 62.8" in Kiln.