HEAD TO HEAD
Lima vs Tupelo
Tupelo leads Lima on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Lima, OH
wins 1 of 5 factors
Tupelo, MS
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Lima | Tupelo |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 94 | 94 |
| Affordable to rent | 89 ◆ | 85 |
| Climate comfort | 49 | 82 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 41 | 56 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 6 | 35 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Lima | Tupelo |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $192K | $193K |
| Typical rent | $1,147/mo | $1,264/mo |
| Average temperature | 10.7°C | 16.4°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.94 kWh/m²/day | 4.45 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #387 | #269 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.