Poplarville, MS vs Tunica, MS

Tunica is moderately more affordable than Poplarville, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Poplarville scores 72 compared to 66 for Tunica, 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 Poplarville is $901/month compared to $621/month in Tunica — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tunica has cheaper rent, Poplarville actually has lower median home values ($164,500 vs $178,500).

Median household income in Poplarville is $65,147 compared to $39,958 in Tunica (+63%). 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 Poplarville spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Tunica.

Climate-wise, Poplarville is notably warmer with an average of 66.5°F compared to 62.6°F in Tunica. Poplarville receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 50.4" in Tunica.