Horn Lake, MS vs Pearl, MS

Pearl is moderately more affordable than Horn Lake, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Horn Lake scores 84 compared to 80 for Pearl, 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 Horn Lake is $1,293/month compared to $1,152/month in Pearl — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pearl has cheaper rent, Horn Lake actually has lower median home values ($158,900 vs $170,900).

Median household income in Horn Lake is $56,847 compared to $54,643 in Pearl (+4%). The higher salaries in Horn Lake partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Horn Lake spend roughly 27.3% of their income on rent, more than the 25.3% in Pearl.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.4°F vs 65.4°F). Pearl receives more rainfall at 57.3" per year compared to 54.9" in Horn Lake.