Booneville, MS vs Pascagoula, MS

Booneville is moderately more affordable than Pascagoula, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Booneville scores 60 compared to 69 for Pascagoula, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pascagoula can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Booneville is $615/month compared to $896/month in Pascagoula — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Booneville is more affordable at $123,500 median vs $132,500.

Median household income in Booneville is $50,112 compared to $43,286 in Pascagoula (+15.8%). Booneville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Booneville spend roughly 14.7% 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 63.6°F in Booneville. Pascagoula receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 57.7" in Booneville.