Poplarville, MS vs St. Martin, MS

Poplarville is moderately more affordable than St. Martin, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Poplarville scores 72 compared to 77 for St. Martin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Martin 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 $1,040/month in St. Martin — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Poplarville is more affordable at $164,500 median vs $171,300.

Median household income in Poplarville is $65,147 compared to $53,488 in St. Martin (+21.8%). 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 23.3% in St. Martin.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 68.3°F). St. Martin receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 58.9" in Poplarville.