Hattiesburg, MS vs Horn Lake, MS

Hattiesburg is moderately more affordable than Horn Lake, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Hattiesburg scores 74 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 Hattiesburg is $995/month compared to $1,293/month in Horn Lake — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hattiesburg is more affordable at $153,600 median vs $158,900.

Median household income in Hattiesburg is $44,140 compared to $56,847 in Horn Lake (-22.4%). 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 Hattiesburg spend roughly 27.1% of their income on rent, less than the 27.3% in Horn Lake.

Climate-wise, Hattiesburg is notably warmer with an average of 66.5°F compared to 63.4°F in Horn Lake. Hattiesburg receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 54.9" in Horn Lake.