Population
Carbondale
21,813
Pascagoula
21,812
Median Income
Carbondale
$29,670
Pascagoula
$43,286
Home Value
Carbondale
$124,800
Pascagoula
$132,500
Rent
Carbondale
$750
Pascagoula
$896
Crime Rate
Carbondale
10.05
Pascagoula
3.26
Cost of Living
Carbondale
71.4
Pascagoula
79.1
Avg Temp
Carbondale
N/A
Pascagoula
N/A
Unemployment
Carbondale
9.3%
Pascagoula
9.5%
How Similar Are Carbondale & Pascagoula?
Pascagoula is Carbondale's #20 most similar city
4 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Carbondale
21,813
Pascagoula
21,812
Both cities have similar populations — Carbondale at 21,813 and Pascagoula at 21,812.
Violent Crime
Carbondale
10.05
Pascagoula
3.26
Carbondale's violent crime is significantly higher than Pascagoula's — 68% difference.
Property Crime
Carbondale
36.85
Pascagoula
48.71
Pascagoula has a 24% higher property crime than Carbondale.
Political Leaning
Carbondale
47.5%
Pascagoula
69.4%
Carbondale leans Democratic while Pascagoula leans Republican.
Unemployment
Carbondale
9.3%
Pascagoula
9.5%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 2% difference.
Median Income
Carbondale
$29,670
Pascagoula
$43,286
Pascagoula has a 31% higher median income than Carbondale.
Home Values
Carbondale
$124,800
Pascagoula
$132,500
Both cities have similar home values — just a 6% difference.
Education
Carbondale
22.9%
Pascagoula
12.3%
Carbondale has a 46% higher education than Pascagoula.
Demographics
Carbondale
57.6%
Pascagoula
48.6%
Carbondale has a 16% higher demographics than Pascagoula.
Cost of Living
Carbondale
71.4
Pascagoula
79.1
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 10% difference.
4 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Carbondale and Pascagoula share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Cost of Living & Affordability — Carbondale leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDCarbondale has a fair market rent (1br) of $737 vs $951 in Pascagoula (23% lower). Carbondale scores 54.6 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 66.2 in Pascagoula. Carbondale has a fair market rent (2br) of $916 vs $1,067 in Pascagoula (14% lower).
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Housing Market — Pascagoula leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPascagoula has a median property tax of $1,131 vs $3,145 in Carbondale (178% lower). Pascagoula has a owner-occupied of 51.8% compared to 26.7% in Carbondale. Pascagoula has a single-family homes of 59.1% compared to 34.9% in Carbondale.
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Jobs & Economy — Pascagoula leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCarbondale has a work from home of 9.9% compared to 2.4% in Pascagoula. Pascagoula has a median household income of $43,286 vs $29,670 in Carbondale (31% higher). Pascagoula has a poverty rate of 28.5% compared to 36.9% in Carbondale.
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Crime & Safety — Pascagoula leads
Source: FBI UCRPascagoula has a assault rate (per 1k) of 1.82 compared to 6.47 in Carbondale. Pascagoula has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 3.26 compared to 10.05 in Carbondale. Pascagoula has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 5.13 compared to 10.93 in Carbondale.
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Schools & Education — Carbondale leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauCarbondale has a bachelor's degree or higher of 22.9% compared to 12.3% in Pascagoula. Carbondale has a high school diploma or higher of 30.4% compared to 30.0% in Pascagoula.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCarbondale has a population of 21,813, about 1x the size of Pascagoula (21,812). Carbondale skews younger with a median age of 24.9 vs 34.6.
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Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareCarbondale: 5 vs Pascagoula: 4 for with emergency services. Pascagoula: 2.7 vs Carbondale: 2.3 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Carbondale leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCarbondale has a public transit of 2.6% compared to 0.3% in Pascagoula. Carbondale has a work from home of 9.9% compared to 2.4% in Pascagoula. Carbondale has a bicycle of 0.8% compared to 0.2% in Pascagoula.
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