Philadelphia, MS vs Poplarville, MS

Philadelphia is moderately more affordable than Poplarville, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Philadelphia scores 62 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 Philadelphia is $760/month compared to $901/month in Poplarville — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Philadelphia is more affordable at $95,600 median vs $164,500.

Median household income in Philadelphia is $36,781 compared to $65,147 in Poplarville (-43.5%). 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 Philadelphia spend roughly 24.8% 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 63.2°F in Philadelphia. Poplarville receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 58.2" in Philadelphia.