Biloxi, MS vs Wilmington, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Biloxi
79.4
#121 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Biloxi leads in cost of living index (95 vs 101). Wilmington leads in walk score (32 vs 31). Biloxi leads in median household income ($55,775 vs $54,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Biloxi, MS | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#121) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 48,235 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $237,901 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $55,775 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.9 | D+0.6 |
C+
79.4 Score
Biloxi, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$237,901
Population
48,235
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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D+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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