Hattiesburg, MS vs Pascagoula, MS

Pascagoula is moderately more affordable than Hattiesburg, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Hattiesburg scores 74 compared to 69 for Pascagoula, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hattiesburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hattiesburg is $995/month compared to $896/month in Pascagoula — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pascagoula is more affordable at $132,500 median vs $153,600.

Median household income in Hattiesburg is $44,140 compared to $43,286 in Pascagoula (+2%). Hattiesburg does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Hattiesburg spend roughly 27.1% of their income on rent, more than the 24.8% in Pascagoula.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 67.8°F). Pascagoula receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 58.9" in Hattiesburg.