Biloxi, MS vs Hattiesburg, MS

Hattiesburg is moderately more affordable than Biloxi, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Biloxi scores 80 compared to 74 for Hattiesburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Biloxi can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Biloxi is $1,051/month compared to $995/month in Hattiesburg — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hattiesburg is more affordable at $153,600 median vs $203,200.

Median household income in Biloxi is $55,958 compared to $44,140 in Hattiesburg (+26.8%). While Biloxi is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Biloxi spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, less than the 27.1% in Hattiesburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (68.3°F vs 66.5°F). Biloxi receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 58.9" in Hattiesburg.