Florence, MS vs Moss Point, MS

Moss Point is moderately more affordable than Florence, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Florence scores 80 compared to 72 for Moss Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Florence can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Florence is $1,037/month compared to $1,043/month in Moss Point — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Florence has cheaper rent, Moss Point actually has lower median home values ($107,700 vs $207,400).

Median household income in Florence is $86,406 compared to $46,684 in Moss Point (+85.1%). While Florence is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Florence spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 26.8% in Moss Point.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.4°F vs 67.8°F). Moss Point receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 57.3" in Florence.