salaryRent is lower than in 87% 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 18.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,800 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Mississippi cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Mississippi. It is number 22 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pascagoula?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pascagoula
| Size | Pascagoula | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $898 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $845 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $921 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,315 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,513 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pascagoula 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 Pascagoula, so the Mississippi figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pascagoula
Life in Pascagoula
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pascagoula?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $16 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $144,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pascagoula, MS?
Renting in Pascagoula costs a median of about $1,020 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.
How much do I need to make to live in Pascagoula?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,800 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pascagoula cheap or expensive?
Pascagoula is rated OK: rent takes 21.7% of the typical household income of $56,321. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pascagoula?
The median homeowner in Pascagoula pays $1,147 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Pascagoula 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 Pascagoula?
The median home value in Pascagoula is $144,700, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
21,710 people live in Pascagoula. Numbers are typical (middle) values.