Pascagoula, MS vs Southaven, MS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Pascagoula is 24.1% cheaper than Southaven. With a cost index of 69 vs 91, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Pascagoula to Southaven should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Pascagoula is $896/month compared to $1,361/month in Southaven — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pascagoula is more affordable at $132,500 median vs $214,800.

Median household income in Pascagoula is $43,286 compared to $76,159 in Southaven (-43.2%). While Southaven is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pascagoula spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21.4% in Southaven.

Climate-wise, Pascagoula is notably warmer with an average of 67.8°F compared to 63.4°F in Southaven. Pascagoula receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 54.9" in Southaven.