Biloxi, MS vs Horn Lake, MS

Biloxi is moderately more affordable than Horn Lake, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Biloxi scores 80 compared to 84 for Horn Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Horn Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Biloxi is $1,051/month compared to $1,293/month in Horn Lake — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Biloxi has cheaper rent, Horn Lake actually has lower median home values ($158,900 vs $203,200).

Median household income in Biloxi is $55,958 compared to $56,847 in Horn Lake (-1.6%). Horn Lake does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Biloxi spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, less than the 27.3% in Horn Lake.

Climate-wise, Biloxi is notably warmer with an average of 68.3°F compared to 63.4°F in Horn Lake. Biloxi receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 54.9" in Horn Lake.