Lucedale, MS vs Richland, MS

Lucedale is moderately more affordable than Richland, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Lucedale scores 71 compared to 77 for Richland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Richland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lucedale is $919/month compared to $1,146/month in Richland — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lucedale has cheaper rent, Richland actually has lower median home values ($131,300 vs $151,200).

Median household income in Lucedale is $38,468 compared to $63,611 in Richland (-39.5%). While Richland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lucedale spend roughly 28.7% of their income on rent, more than the 21.6% in Richland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.6°F vs 65.4°F). Lucedale receives more rainfall at 67.1" per year compared to 57.3" in Richland.