Horn Lake, MS vs Long Beach, MS

Horn Lake, MS and Long Beach, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.2% difference in their overall index. Horn Lake 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 Horn Lake is $1,293/month compared to $1,209/month in Long Beach — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Long Beach has cheaper rent, Horn Lake actually has lower median home values ($158,900 vs $205,300).

Median household income in Horn Lake is $56,847 compared to $71,121 in Long Beach (-20.1%). 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 Horn Lake spend roughly 27.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Long Beach.

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