Pascagoula, MS vs Tupelo, MS

Pascagoula is moderately more affordable than Tupelo, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Pascagoula scores 69 compared to 77 for Tupelo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tupelo 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 $940/month in Tupelo — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pascagoula is more affordable at $132,500 median vs $201,300.

Median household income in Pascagoula is $43,286 compared to $66,314 in Tupelo (-34.7%). While Tupelo 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 17% in Tupelo.

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