Leakesville, MS vs Moss Point, MS

Leakesville is moderately more affordable than Moss Point, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Leakesville 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 Leakesville is $826/month compared to $1,043/month in Moss Point — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Leakesville has cheaper rent, Moss Point actually has lower median home values ($107,700 vs $111,300).

Median household income in Leakesville is $65,745 compared to $46,684 in Moss Point (+40.8%). Leakesville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Leakesville spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 26.8% in Moss Point.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.6°F vs 67.8°F). Leakesville receives more rainfall at 67.1" per year compared to 61.7" in Moss Point.