Moss Point, MS vs Wiggins, MS

Wiggins is moderately more affordable than Moss Point, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Moss Point scores 72 compared to 65 for Wiggins, 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 Moss Point is $1,043/month compared to $822/month in Wiggins — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wiggins is more affordable at $105,700 median vs $107,700.

Median household income in Moss Point is $46,684 compared to $41,705 in Wiggins (+11.9%). 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 Moss Point spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, more than the 23.7% in Wiggins.

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