Long Beach, MS vs Tupelo, MS

Tupelo is moderately more affordable than Long Beach, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Long Beach scores 85 compared to 77 for Tupelo, 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 $940/month in Tupelo — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tupelo is more affordable at $201,300 median vs $205,300.

Median household income in Long Beach is $71,121 compared to $66,314 in Tupelo (+7.2%). The higher salaries in Long Beach partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Long Beach spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Tupelo.

Climate-wise, Long Beach is notably warmer with an average of 68.3°F compared to 63.6°F in Tupelo. Long Beach receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 57.7" in Tupelo.