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Grenada, MS

Cost of living in Grenada County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,605/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 21,342 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $735 28%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $381 15%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $298 11%
Energy $197 8%
State tax $139 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Grenada County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$730
per month
1 bedroom
$735
per month
2 bedroom
$964
per month
3 bedroom
$1,161
per month
4 bedroom
$1,313
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Grenada County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$47,998
per year
Individual earnings
$33,368
per year
Per capita
$27,886
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Grenada County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$123,400
Annual property tax
$1,247

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Grenada 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 Grenada County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.8%

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 Grenada 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 Grenada County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.6 min
Drive alone
88.3%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
2.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Grenada County

What it costs to live in Grenada County each month.

Single person
$2,605
per month
  • Rent $735
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $381
  • State tax $139
Couple
$3,706
per month
  • Rent $964
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $463
  • State tax $200
Family
$6,014
per month
  • Rent $1,161
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $463
  • State tax $200

Frequently asked questions about Grenada County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Grenada County?

In Grenada County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $735 per month, a two-bedroom averages $964 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,161 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Grenada County?

In Grenada County, MS, the average household income is $47,998 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,368 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Grenada County?

The estimated cost of living in Grenada County, MS is approximately $2,605 per month for a single person, $3,706 for a couple, $6,014 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Grenada County?

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

Is Grenada County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Grenada County, MS would need approximately $2,605 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $47,998 per year ($4,000 per month). Grenada County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Grenada County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Grenada County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Grenada County?

The average home value in Grenada County, MS is $123,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,247, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Grenada County compare to other areas?

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