Biloxi, Mississippi has an overall cost of living index of 97.3, which is 2.7 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,089 per month, while the typical home is valued around $225,100. Households earn a median of $57,204 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$57,204
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,089
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$225,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
97.3
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$786
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$923
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,140
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,471
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
97.3
Goods
96.3
Rents / Housing
116.8
Services
78.6
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $135,120 |
| Registered Nurse | $94,740 |
| Elementary Teacher | $69,240 |
| Electrician | $61,930 |
| Accountant | $96,410 |
| Plumber | $61,030 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $264,850 |
| Civil Engineer | $99,580 |
| Operations Manager | $141,330 |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,410 |
| Health Services Manager | $136,280 |
| Truck Driver | $57,950 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $174,630 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
48,861
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.6 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
7
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,016
Per month
Avg Home Value
$186,400
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 39503 | — | $1,068 | $179,000 |
| ZIP 39507 | — | $1,048 | $212,100 |
| ZIP 39530 | — | $791 | $151,500 |
| ZIP 39531 | — | $1,031 | $189,400 |
| ZIP 39532 | — | $1,054 | $217,600 |
| ZIP 39534 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 39540 | — | $1,102 | $168,800 |
January Avg
52°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.3
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.1%
Biloxi has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 97.3. The US national average is 100, so Biloxi is 2.7 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Biloxi is $1,089 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Biloxi is $57,204 per year.
The median home value in Biloxi is $225,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Biloxi is not yet available.
Tax data for Mississippi is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
