salaryBiloxi is the 4th-largest city in Mississippi that we track, with 48,861 residents. Rent is lower than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,520 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Mississippi cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Mississippi. It is number 36 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Biloxi?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Biloxi
| Size | Biloxi | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $861 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $951 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,057 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,306 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,567 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Biloxi overall?
Everyday prices in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Biloxi
Life in Biloxi
What jobs pay in Biloxi
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $137,940 | 10.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,150 | 11.4% |
| Operations Manager | $107,480 | 13.5% |
| Physician Assistant | $105,920 | 13.7% |
| Software Developer | $104,240 | 14.0% |
| Civil Engineer | $87,960 | 16.5% |
| Lawyer | $87,210 | 16.7% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $83,530 | 17.4% |
| Registered Nurse | $78,960 | 18.4% |
| Accountant | $76,380 | 19.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $73,500 | 19.8% |
| Plumber | $63,040 | 23.1% |
| Electrician | $62,440 | 23.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $56,430 | 25.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $54,820 | 26.6% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,820 | 28.6% |
| Carpenter | $49,470 | 29.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $48,230 | 30.2% |
| Police Officer | $48,050 | 30.3% |
| Truck Driver | $45,990 | 31.7% |
| Firefighter | $41,760 | 34.9% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,540 | 38.8% |
| Medical Assistant | $35,590 | 40.9% |
| Warehouse Worker | $35,160 | 41.4% |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,520 | 46.2% |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,590 | 47.6% |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,880 | 50.4% |
| Cashier | $27,300 | 53.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,600 | 64.4% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Biloxi?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $349 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $225,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,510 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Biloxi, MS?
Renting in Biloxi costs a median of about $1,213 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.
How much do I need to make to live in Biloxi?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,520 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Biloxi cheap or expensive?
Biloxi is rated OK: rent takes 23.6% of the typical household income of $61,695. It ranks 36th cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Biloxi?
The median homeowner in Biloxi pays $1,354 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.
Is Biloxi more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Biloxi?
The median home value in Biloxi is $225,100, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
48,861 people live in Biloxi. Numbers are typical (middle) values.