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Petal, MS vs Biloxi, MS

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Are people in Biloxi older or younger than people in Petal?
- The Median Age in Biloxi is 0.7 years older than in Petal.

Are housing costs cheaper in Biloxi or Petal?
- Biloxi housing costs are 11.9% more expensive than Petal housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Biloxi or Petal?
- The average commute for residents of Biloxi is 4.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Petal.

Things to do in Petal?
Petal, MS sits in Forrest County with a population close to 10,500 people. Here you can visit unique attractions such as Chain Park featuring various playgrounds suitable for all ages or go on leisurely strolls along Leaf River Trail lined with scenic vistas ideal for photographers!

Things to do in Biloxi?
Biloxi, MS rests along the Mississippi Gulf Coast offering visitors stunning beaches and amazing opportunities for fishing and boating. The city also has a vibrant downtown area known as the Biloxi Boardwalk that features a variety of local shopping, dining, live music venues and other attractions such as Beauvoir--the Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library.

 Petal, MSBiloxi, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,061329,725,481
 Median Income$55,407  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$188,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.34  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Petal    1 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I am a Petal native 4th generation with a child (5th generation) in the Petal School District. I love it here, but I must say that a lot of the information provided on  More

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Reviews for Biloxi    7 Reviews

I have lived in Biloxi, for roughly 2 years. However I have been to Biloxi on and off for years. Living in Biloxi is nice. There is plenty to do, shows, restaurants,  More

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Over 14 years ago

My husband is in the military and we recently moved to Biloxi/Gulfport area from southern California. We've been here only a short time, but I can tell you this: in  More

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Over 14 years ago

The school system is ranked so low nationally. My experience with the Biloxi School District explains this. The school board answers to no one and have no desire to  More

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