Pascagoula, MS vs St. Martin, MS

Pascagoula is moderately more affordable than St. Martin, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Pascagoula scores 69 compared to 77 for St. Martin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Martin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pascagoula is $896/month compared to $1,040/month in St. Martin — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pascagoula is more affordable at $132,500 median vs $171,300.

Median household income in Pascagoula is $43,286 compared to $53,488 in St. Martin (-19.1%). While St. Martin 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 23.3% in St. Martin.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.8°F vs 68.3°F). St. Martin receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 61.7" in Pascagoula.