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Cost of living in Coahoma County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,598/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 20,808 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $831 32%
Healthcare $480 18%
Transport $320 12%
Federal tax $299 12%
Groceries $298 11%
Energy $197 8%
State tax $118 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Coahoma County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$811
per month
1 bedroom
$831
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,307
per month
4 bedroom
$1,523
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Coahoma County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$36,259
per year
Individual earnings
$28,326
per year
Per capita
$23,098
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Coahoma County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$86,400
Annual property tax
$1,071

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Coahoma 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 Coahoma County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.2%

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 Coahoma 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 Coahoma County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.4 min
Drive alone
77.6%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
9.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Coahoma County

What it costs to live in Coahoma County each month.

Single person
$2,598
per month
  • Rent $831
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $299
  • State tax $118
Couple
$3,453
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $290
  • State tax $151
Family
$5,938
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $290
  • State tax $151

Frequently asked questions about Coahoma County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Coahoma County?

In Coahoma County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $831 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,307 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Coahoma County?

In Coahoma County, MS, the average household income is $36,259 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $28,326 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Coahoma County?

The estimated cost of living in Coahoma County, MS is approximately $2,598 per month for a single person, $3,453 for a couple, $5,938 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Coahoma County?

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

Is Coahoma County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Coahoma County, MS would need approximately $2,598 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $36,259 per year ($3,022 per month). Coahoma County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Coahoma County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Coahoma County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Coahoma County?

The average home value in Coahoma County, MS is $86,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,071, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Coahoma County compare to other areas?

You can compare Coahoma County, MS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Coahoma County is in the Clarksdale, 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