Indianola, MS vs Pascagoula, MS

Indianola is moderately more affordable than Pascagoula, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Indianola scores 64 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 Indianola is $763/month compared to $896/month in Pascagoula — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Indianola is more affordable at $119,100 median vs $132,500.

Median household income in Indianola is $39,275 compared to $43,286 in Pascagoula (-9.3%). While Pascagoula is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Indianola spend roughly 23.3% 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 64°F in Indianola. Pascagoula receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 49" in Indianola.