Moss Point, MS vs Starkville, MS

Moss Point is moderately more affordable than Starkville, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Moss Point scores 72 compared to 80 for Starkville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Starkville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Moss Point is $1,043/month compared to $875/month in Starkville — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Starkville has cheaper rent, Moss Point actually has lower median home values ($107,700 vs $265,900).

Median household income in Moss Point is $46,684 compared to $39,751 in Starkville (+17.4%). Moss Point offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Moss Point spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, more than the 26.4% in Starkville.

Climate-wise, Moss Point is notably warmer with an average of 67.8°F compared to 63.6°F in Starkville. Moss Point receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 57.7" in Starkville.