Kosciusko, MS vs Poplarville, MS

Kosciusko is moderately more affordable than Poplarville, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko is $755/month compared to $901/month in Poplarville — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kosciusko is more affordable at $115,900 median vs $164,500.

Median household income in Kosciusko is $36,490 compared to $65,147 in Poplarville (-44%). 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 Kosciusko spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Poplarville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 66.5°F). Poplarville receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 51.8" in Kosciusko.