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Cost of living in Marshall County, MS

Part of the Memphis Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,799/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 33,899 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $864 31%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $433 15%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $298 11%
Energy $197 7%
State tax $152 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Marshall County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$858
per month
1 bedroom
$864
per month
2 bedroom
$1,133
per month
3 bedroom
$1,365
per month
4 bedroom
$1,767
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Marshall County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$51,875
per year
Individual earnings
$36,538
per year
Per capita
$27,639
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Marshall County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$172,200
Annual property tax
$1,286

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Marshall 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 Marshall County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.7%

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 Marshall 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 Marshall County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
28.2 min
Drive alone
86.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Marshall County

What it costs to live in Marshall County each month.

Single person
$2,799
per month
  • Rent $864
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $433
  • State tax $152
Couple
$3,948
per month
  • Rent $1,133
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $520
  • State tax $216
Family
$6,291
per month
  • Rent $1,365
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $520
  • State tax $216

Frequently asked questions about Marshall County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Marshall County?

In Marshall County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $864 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,133 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,365 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Marshall County?

In Marshall County, MS, the average household income is $51,875 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,538 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Marshall County?

The estimated cost of living in Marshall County, MS is approximately $2,799 per month for a single person, $3,948 for a couple, $6,291 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Marshall County?

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

Is Marshall County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Marshall County, MS would need approximately $2,799 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $51,875 per year ($4,323 per month). Marshall County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Marshall County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Marshall County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Marshall County?

The average home value in Marshall County, MS is $172,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,286, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Marshall County compare to other areas?

You can compare Marshall County, MS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Marshall County is in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR 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