Long Beach, MS vs Richland, MS

Richland is moderately more affordable than Long Beach, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Long Beach scores 85 compared to 77 for Richland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Long Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Long Beach is $1,209/month compared to $1,146/month in Richland — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Richland is more affordable at $131,300 median vs $205,300.

Median household income in Long Beach is $71,121 compared to $63,611 in Richland (+11.8%). 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 Long Beach spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Richland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (68.3°F vs 65.4°F). Long Beach receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 57.3" in Richland.