Clinton, MS vs Ocean Springs, MS

Clinton is moderately more affordable than Ocean Springs, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Clinton scores 84 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 Clinton is $1,135/month compared to $1,364/month in Ocean Springs — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clinton is more affordable at $220,400 median vs $235,100.

Median household income in Clinton is $70,913 compared to $78,929 in Ocean Springs (-10.2%). 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 Clinton spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.7% in Ocean Springs.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66°F vs 67.8°F). Ocean Springs receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 51.3" in Clinton.