Oak Grove, MS vs Pass Christian, MS

Pass Christian is moderately more affordable than Oak Grove, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Oak Grove scores 96 compared to 85 for Pass Christian, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oak Grove is $1,482/month compared to $1,092/month in Pass Christian — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pass Christian has cheaper rent, Oak Grove actually has lower median home values ($239,600 vs $257,300).

Median household income in Oak Grove is $105,069 compared to $74,302 in Pass Christian (+41.4%). While Oak Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oak Grove spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Pass Christian.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 68.3°F). Pass Christian receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 58.9" in Oak Grove.