salaryRent is higher than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 36.8 minutes each way. Most homes (89.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,120 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Mississippi cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Mississippi. It is number 58 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Diamondhead?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Diamondhead
| Size | Diamondhead | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,627 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,693 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,750 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Diamondhead overall?
Everyday prices in Mississippi overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Diamondhead, so the Mississippi figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Diamondhead
Life in Diamondhead
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Diamondhead?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $148 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $259,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Diamondhead, MS?
Renting in Diamondhead costs a median of about $1,653 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.
How much do I need to make to live in Diamondhead?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,120 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Diamondhead cheap or expensive?
Diamondhead is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $94,268. It ranks 58th cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Diamondhead?
The median homeowner in Diamondhead pays $1,790 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Diamondhead more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Mississippi are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Diamondhead?
The median home value in Diamondhead is $259,600, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
9,338 people live in Diamondhead. Numbers are typical (middle) values.