salaryRent is lower than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,880 a year. That is $26 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 48 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Moss Point?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Moss Point
| Size | Moss Point | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $934 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,261 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,254 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Moss Point overall?
Everyday prices in Mississippi overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Moss Point, so the Mississippi figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Moss Point
Life in Moss Point
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Moss Point?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $608 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $110,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,010 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Moss Point, MS?
Renting in Moss Point costs a median of about $1,372 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.
How much do I need to make to live in Moss Point?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,880 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Moss Point cheap or expensive?
Moss Point is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.5% of the typical household income of $47,773. It ranks 48th cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Moss Point?
The median homeowner in Moss Point pays $1,187 a year in property taxes, about 1.08% of the median home value.
Is Moss Point more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Mississippi are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Moss Point?
The median home value in Moss Point is $110,100, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
11,957 people live in Moss Point. Numbers are typical (middle) values.