Cost of Living in Long Beach, MS

Population 16,876 · Mississippi · Data vintage 2023

77
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Long Beach stay well under national norms: a median home value of $205,000 against median household incomes of $71,121 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Mississippi. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.1% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 50 miles east of New Orleans, Long Beach is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 31% lower than New Orleans' $296,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 67
Rent 92

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Long Beach

The median home value in Long Beach is $205,300 — 33% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,209/month, 8% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $71,121/year is 5% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.1%, above 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, Long Beach has a cost of living index of 77 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 23% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$205,300
33% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$232,085
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,209/mo
8% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$770
1 BR
$802
2 BR
$933
3 BR
$1,238
4 BR
$1,321
Owner-occupied 66.9%
Renter-occupied 33.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,209
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,823/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.4 min
10% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.6%
Carpooled
7.5%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
6.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 4.7%
Total Sales Tax 7.1%
State rate 7.0%
Avg local rate 0.1%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$71,121
5% below avg
Per Capita Income
$35,322
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
27% above avg
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.9%
Graduate degree 10.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.8
Male median age 36.7
Female median age 43.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
46%
Good air days/yr
105
Max AQI recorded
259
PM2.5 days
102
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

94%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
3,115
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Long Beach, MS?

Long Beach has a cost index of 77 (100 = national average). It is 23% below the national average.

What is average rent in Long Beach, MS?

The median gross rent in Long Beach is $1,209 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Long Beach?

The median home value in Long Beach is $205,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Long Beach?

The median household income in Long Beach is $71,121 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Long Beach, MS?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Long Beach is 7.1%. The Mississippi state income tax top rate is 4.7%.

Is Long Beach, MS affordable?

Yes, Long Beach is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 77 — about 23% below the US national average of 100.

Long Beach at a Glance

Population
16,876
Median Income
$71,121
Home Value
$205,300
Median Rent
$1,209/mo
Unemployment
6.1%
Sales Tax
7.1%
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