Horn Lake, MS vs Petal, MS

Petal is moderately more affordable than Horn Lake, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Horn Lake scores 84 compared to 74 for Petal, 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 $958/month in Petal — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Petal has cheaper rent, Horn Lake actually has lower median home values ($158,900 vs $161,400).

Median household income in Horn Lake is $56,847 compared to $72,845 in Petal (-22%). Petal offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Horn Lake spend roughly 27.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Petal.

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