Poplarville, MS vs Richland, MS

Poplarville is moderately more affordable than Richland, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Poplarville scores 72 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 Poplarville is $901/month compared to $1,146/month in Richland — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Poplarville has cheaper rent, Richland actually has lower median home values ($131,300 vs $164,500).

Median household income in Poplarville is $65,147 compared to $63,611 in Richland (+2.4%). Poplarville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Poplarville spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Richland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 65.4°F). Poplarville receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 57.3" in Richland.