Greenville, MS vs Moss Point, MS

Greenville is moderately more affordable than Moss Point, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 65 compared to 72 for Moss Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moss Point can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenville is $824/month compared to $1,043/month in Moss Point — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenville is more affordable at $100,800 median vs $107,700.

Median household income in Greenville is $36,297 compared to $46,684 in Moss Point (-22.2%). While Moss Point is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 27.2% of their income on rent, more than the 26.8% in Moss Point.

Climate-wise, Moss Point is notably warmer with an average of 67.8°F compared to 64°F in Greenville. Moss Point receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 49" in Greenville.