Long Beach, MS vs Madison, MS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Long Beach is 25.4% cheaper than Madison. With a cost index of 85 vs 113, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Long Beach to Madison should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Long Beach is $1,209/month compared to $1,798/month in Madison — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Long Beach is more affordable at $205,300 median vs $334,700.

Median household income in Long Beach is $71,121 compared to $120,918 in Madison (-41.2%). While Madison is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Long Beach spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Madison.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (68.3°F vs 66°F). Long Beach receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 51.3" in Madison.