Kiln, MS vs Richland, MS

Richland is moderately more affordable than Kiln, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Kiln scores 87 compared to 77 for Richland, 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 $1,146/month in Richland — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Richland is more affordable at $131,300 median vs $150,500.

Median household income in Kiln is $70,708 compared to $63,611 in Richland (+11.2%). 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 21.6% in Richland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (68.3°F vs 65.4°F). Kiln receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 57.3" in Richland.