Hattiesburg, MS vs Long Beach, MS

Hattiesburg is moderately more affordable than Long Beach, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Hattiesburg scores 74 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 Hattiesburg is $995/month compared to $1,209/month in Long Beach — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hattiesburg is more affordable at $153,600 median vs $205,300.

Median household income in Hattiesburg is $44,140 compared to $71,121 in Long Beach (-37.9%). 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 Hattiesburg spend roughly 27.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Long Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 68.3°F). Long Beach receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 58.9" in Hattiesburg.