Horn Lake, MS vs Southaven, MS

Horn Lake is moderately more affordable than Southaven, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Horn Lake scores 84 compared to 91 for Southaven, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Southaven 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 $1,361/month in Southaven — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Horn Lake is more affordable at $158,900 median vs $214,800.

Median household income in Horn Lake is $56,847 compared to $76,159 in Southaven (-25.4%). While Southaven 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 21.4% in Southaven.

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