Biloxi, MS vs Oxford, MS

Biloxi is moderately more affordable than Oxford, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Biloxi scores 80 compared to 92 for Oxford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oxford 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 $1,093/month in Oxford — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Biloxi is more affordable at $203,200 median vs $333,400.

Median household income in Biloxi is $55,958 compared to $59,901 in Oxford (-6.6%). Oxford does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Biloxi spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.9% in Oxford.

Climate-wise, Biloxi is notably warmer with an average of 68.3°F compared to 59.6°F in Oxford. Biloxi receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 55.5" in Oxford.