Cost of Living in Mississippi
Mississippi has 16 cities with cost-of-living data on CompareLiving, drawn from US Census, BEA, HUD, and EPA sources. Prices range from Gulfport (cost index 97.3) to Biloxi (97.3), with a statewide average around 97.3 versus the US baseline of 100. Median rent is lowest in Greenville at $872/mo and highest in Madison at $1,853/mo.
Mississippi at a Glance
Cities Tracked
16
with census data
Avg Cost Index
97.3
US avg = 100
Avg Median Rent
$1,201
per month
Avg Household Income
$64,123
annual median
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Cost Index = BEA Regional Price Parity (US avg = 100)
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Mississippi Cities — Full Table
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| Jackson | 146,631 | — | $1,055 | $111,700 | $42,071 |
| Gulfport | 73,003 | 97.3 | $1,086 | $174,600 | $49,919 |
| Southaven | 56,226 | — | $1,445 | $236,300 | $78,483 |
| Biloxi | 48,861 | 97.3 | $1,089 | $225,100 | $57,204 |
| Hattiesburg | 48,619 | — | $1,005 | $165,900 | $46,342 |
| Olive Branch | 47,019 | — | $1,829 | $290,000 | $100,606 |
| Tupelo | 37,791 | — | $976 | $212,800 | $66,257 |
| Meridian | 34,137 | — | $910 | $107,900 | $36,562 |
| Greenville | 28,166 | — | $872 | $103,800 | $40,083 |
| Madison | 27,946 | — | $1,853 | $352,900 | $119,338 |
| Pearl | 27,737 | — | $1,175 | $182,500 | $61,695 |
| Clinton | 27,195 | — | $1,118 | $225,800 | $74,745 |
| Horn Lake | 26,647 | — | $1,435 | $171,400 | $53,311 |
| Oxford | 26,411 | — | $1,071 | $385,700 | $64,451 |
| Starkville | 25,721 | — | $916 | $299,900 | $42,125 |
| Brandon | 25,542 | — | $1,382 | $278,900 | $92,783 |
Cost Index = BEA Regional Price Parity (US avg = 100) · Income & Rent = US Census ACS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cost of Living in Mississippi
What is the cost of living in Mississippi?
The average cost of living index across cities in Mississippi is approximately 97.3 (US average = 100), which is slightly below the US average. Median gross rent averages around $1,201/month and median household income averages around $64,123/year.
What are the cheapest cities to live in Mississippi?
The most affordable cities in Mississippi by cost of living index are: 1. Gulfport (index 97.3), 2. Biloxi (index 97.3).
What is the median rent in Mississippi?
The average median gross rent across cities in Mississippi is approximately $1,201/month. Rent varies significantly by city and neighborhood — use the city profiles below for specific figures.
What are the income tax rates in Mississippi?
State income tax information for Mississippi is not yet available in our database.
What is the sales tax in Mississippi?
Sales tax information for Mississippi is not yet available in our database.
Is it expensive to move to Mississippi?
Mississippi has a cost of living index of approximately 97.3 and average median rent around $1,201/month. It is generally more affordable than the US average, which can offset moving costs over time. Use our moving guides for salary equivalence calculations.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, Tax Foundation · Methodology