Clinton, MS vs Long Beach, MS

Clinton, MS and Long Beach, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.8% difference in their overall index. Clinton scores 84 while Long Beach scores 85 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Clinton is $1,135/month compared to $1,209/month in Long Beach — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clinton has cheaper rent, Long Beach actually has lower median home values ($205,300 vs $220,400).

Median household income in Clinton is $70,913 compared to $71,121 in Long Beach (-0.3%). Long Beach 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 Clinton spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Long Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66°F vs 68.3°F). Long Beach receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 51.3" in Clinton.