Batesville, MS vs Pascagoula, MS

Pascagoula is moderately more affordable than Batesville, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Batesville scores 75 compared to 69 for Pascagoula, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Batesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Batesville is $902/month compared to $896/month in Pascagoula — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pascagoula is more affordable at $132,500 median vs $190,800.

Median household income in Batesville is $46,492 compared to $43,286 in Pascagoula (+7.4%). The higher salaries in Batesville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Batesville spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.8% in Pascagoula.

Climate-wise, Pascagoula is notably warmer with an average of 67.8°F compared to 59.6°F in Batesville. Pascagoula receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 55.5" in Batesville.