Batesville, MS vs Long Beach, MS

Batesville is moderately more affordable than Long Beach, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Batesville scores 75 compared to 85 for Long Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Long Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Batesville is $902/month compared to $1,209/month in Long Beach — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Batesville is more affordable at $190,800 median vs $205,300.

Median household income in Batesville is $46,492 compared to $71,121 in Long Beach (-34.6%). While Long Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Batesville spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Long Beach.

Climate-wise, Long Beach is notably warmer with an average of 68.3°F compared to 59.6°F in Batesville. Long Beach receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 55.5" in Batesville.