salaryRent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,440 a year. That is $24 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 42 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pass Christian?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pass Christian
| Size | Pass Christian | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $839 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,209 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,214 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,426 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pass Christian 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 Pass Christian, so the Mississippi figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pass Christian
Life in Pass Christian
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pass Christian?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $619 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $270,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,090 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pass Christian, MS?
Renting in Pass Christian costs a median of about $1,261 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.
How much do I need to make to live in Pass Christian?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,440 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pass Christian cheap or expensive?
Pass Christian is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.9% of the typical household income of $84,352. It ranks 42nd cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pass Christian?
The median homeowner in Pass Christian pays $1,953 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.
Is Pass Christian 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 Pass Christian?
The median home value in Pass Christian is $270,900, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
6,097 people live in Pass Christian. Numbers are typical (middle) values.