Biloxi, MS vs Ocean Springs, MS

Biloxi is moderately more affordable than Ocean Springs, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Biloxi scores 80 compared to 92 for Ocean Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ocean Springs 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 $1,364/month in Ocean Springs — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Biloxi is more affordable at $203,200 median vs $235,100.

Median household income in Biloxi is $55,958 compared to $78,929 in Ocean Springs (-29.1%). While Ocean Springs 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, more than the 20.7% in Ocean Springs.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (68.3°F vs 67.8°F). Biloxi receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 61.7" in Ocean Springs.