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Cost of living in Carroll County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,822/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 9,828 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 25%
Federal tax $573 20%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $298 11%
Energy $197 7%
State tax $188 7%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Carroll County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,165
per month
4 bedroom
$1,242
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Carroll County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$55,275
per year
Individual earnings
$45,079
per year
Per capita
$32,822
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Carroll County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$105,500
Annual property tax
$702

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Carroll County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$158
per month · 13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas
$39
per month
Annual total
$2,364
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Carroll County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.5%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Carroll County

State and local tax rates for Mississippi.

State income tax
5.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
7.0%
Combined sales tax
7.1%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Carroll County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.7 min
Drive alone
81.3%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
7.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Carroll County

What it costs to live in Carroll County each month.

Single person
$2,822
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $573
  • State tax $188
Couple
$3,816
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $574
  • State tax $230
Family
$6,159
per month
  • Rent $1,165
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $574
  • State tax $230

Frequently asked questions about Carroll County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Carroll County?

In Carroll County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,165 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Carroll County?

In Carroll County, MS, the average household income is $55,275 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,079 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Carroll County?

The estimated cost of living in Carroll County, MS is approximately $2,822 per month for a single person, $3,816 for a couple, $6,159 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Carroll County?

The combined sales tax rate in Carroll County, MS is 7.07%, which includes the Mississippi state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.07%.

Is Carroll County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Carroll County, MS would need approximately $2,822 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,275 per year ($4,606 per month). Carroll County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Carroll County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Carroll County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Carroll County?

The average home value in Carroll County, MS is $105,500, with average annual property taxes of $702, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Carroll County compare to other areas?

You can compare Carroll County, MS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Carroll County is in the Greenwood, MS metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources