Gulfport, MS vs Horn Lake, MS

Gulfport is moderately more affordable than Horn Lake, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Gulfport scores 76 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 Gulfport is $1,030/month compared to $1,293/month in Horn Lake — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gulfport has cheaper rent, Horn Lake actually has lower median home values ($158,900 vs $167,100).

Median household income in Gulfport is $46,044 compared to $56,847 in Horn Lake (-19%). While Horn Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gulfport spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, less than the 27.3% in Horn Lake.

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