Biloxi, MS vs Southaven, MS

Biloxi is moderately more affordable than Southaven, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Biloxi scores 80 compared to 91 for Southaven, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Southaven 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 $1,361/month in Southaven — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Biloxi is more affordable at $203,200 median vs $214,800.

Median household income in Biloxi is $55,958 compared to $76,159 in Southaven (-26.5%). While Southaven 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 21.4% in Southaven.

Climate-wise, Biloxi is notably warmer with an average of 68.3°F compared to 63.4°F in Southaven. Biloxi receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 54.9" in Southaven.