Cost of LivingUpdated 2026-04-01

Biloxi, Mississippi

In Biloxi, Mississippi, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.68 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.39 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,050, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Biloxi's cost-of-living index of 80 puts it below the national average of 100.

Key Numbers

Gas (Regular)

$3.68

National: $4.06

209.0%since 2000
AAA Gas Prices

Avg Rent (All)

$1,050

National: $1,900

23.0%since 2000
Regional estimate (Zillow ZORI adjacent metro)

Grocery Inflation

5.27%

Year-over-year

BLS/FRED CPI

Fast Food Avg

$7.73

Combo meal

4.2%YoY

Electricity

14.24¢

per kWh · ~$128/mo

18.1%vs US avg
EIA Residential

Car Insurance

$190/mo

$2,280/yr

6.0%vs national avg
Bankrate/NAIC

Median Household Income

$57,233

33% goes to essentials

33.0%cost burden
Census ACS 2023
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Grocery Prices

Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present

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Eggs (dozen)

Bird flu volatility

$2.58 BLS avg

+156.4%

Milk (gallon)

$4.10 BLS avg

+44.6%

Ground Beef (lb)

$6.75 BLS avg

+354.4%

Bread (loaf)

$1.84 BLS avg

+104.0%

Chicken Breast (lb)

$2.04 BLS avg

+93.5%

Butter (lb)

$4.90 BLS avg

+28.6%

Bacon (lb)

$6.95 BLS avg

+21.5%

Cheddar Cheese (lb)

$6.00 BLS avg

+20.0%

Pasta (lb)

$1.75 BLS avg

+31.6%

Rice (5 lb)

$4.69 BLS avg

+25.7%

Coffee (12 oz)

$10.07 BLS avg

+38.7%

Orange Juice (64 oz)

Citrus shortage

$4.88 BLS avg

+40.2%

Potatoes (5 lb)

$4.12 BLS avg

+20.8%

Apples (3 lb)

$4.69 BLS avg

+15.0%

Tomatoes (lb)

$2.29 BLS avg

+23.1%

Lettuce (head)

$1.93 BLS avg

+22.2%

Cooking Oil (48 oz)

$6.93 BLS avg

+43.2%

Yogurt (32 oz)

$4.28 BLS avg

+15.7%

Cereal (family size)

$5.74 BLS avg

+33.2%

Frozen Pizza

$7.80 BLS avg

+45.8%

Dining & Restaurants

Fast Food Meal

$7.73

Casual Dining

$15.58

Monthly Spend

$229.13

+4.2% YoY

Chain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today

Combo meal / typical order for one

McDonald's

2022: $4.79

$7.73

+61.4%

Wendy's

2022: $5.41

$8.35

+54.3%

Chipotle

2022: $5.80

$8.66

+49.3%

Starbucks

2022: $2.69

$3.73

+38.7%

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Local Workforce

2024 · BLS QCEW

Total Jobs

89k

Median Weekly Pay

$926

$48k/yr

Top Sector

Leisure & Hospitality

Household vs Worker Pay

$57k

household median

Employment by Sector — Biloxi

% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend

Leisure & Hospitality
-1.0% 5yr$563/wk
26.5%

~$29k/yr

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
+4.1% 5yr$865/wk
18.4%

~$45k/yr

Education & Health Services
+1.8% 5yr$923/wk
9.2%

~$48k/yr

Professional & Business Services
-4.8% 5yr$1,010/wk
8.4%

~$53k/yr

Manufacturing
+2.3% 5yr$1,245/wk
3.9%

~$65k/yr

Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 28047

Highest Paying Sector

Manufacturing

$1,245/wk · $65k/yr

Most Workers (lowest wage)

Leisure & Hospitality

$563/wk · $29k/yr

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