Cost of Living in Diamondhead, MS
Population 9,338 · Mississippi · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Diamondhead a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $237,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.2% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Diamondhead is about 40 miles northeast of New Orleans, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 20% lower than New Orleans' $296,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Diamondhead
The median home value in Diamondhead is $236,700 — 22% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,571/month, 20% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,208/year is 16% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Mississippi's top state income tax rate is 4.7% and the combined sales tax is 7.1%. Overall, Diamondhead has a cost of living index of 94 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% less expensive.
Diamondhead has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Diamondhead, MS?
Diamondhead has a cost index of 94 (100 = national average). It is 6% below the national average.
What is average rent in Diamondhead, MS?
The median gross rent in Diamondhead is $1,571 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Diamondhead?
The median home value in Diamondhead is $236,700 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Diamondhead?
The median household income in Diamondhead is $86,208 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Diamondhead, MS?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Diamondhead is 7.1%. The Mississippi state income tax top rate is 4.7%.
Is Diamondhead, MS affordable?
Diamondhead is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 94 (100 = US average).
Diamondhead at a Glance
- Population
- 9,338
- Median Income
- $86,208
- Home Value
- $236,700
- Median Rent
- $1,571/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.2%
- Sales Tax
- 7.1%
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